US Department of Transportation said US carriers' aviation fuel costs rose 78% YoY to about $6.5 bln in April. Costs were 26% higher than March while fuel consumption declined 2.6% month-on-month. April fuel averaged $4.11/gal, up $1.81 from April 2025. IATA projects airline fuel spending to increase from roughly $252 bln in 2025 to about $350 bln this year, with fuel near one-third of operating costs.

2026-06-08

US Department of Transportation said US carriers' aviation fuel costs rose 78% YoY to about $6.5 bln in April. Costs were 26% higher than March while fuel consumption declined 2.6% month-on-month. April fuel averaged $4.11/gal, up $1.81 from April 2025. IATA projects airline fuel spending to increase from roughly $252 bln in 2025 to about $350 bln this year, with fuel near one-third of operating costs.