Indian airlines get hit again as ATF prices rise 5.46%

India’s domestic aviation industry has received another cost shock. Aviation Turbine Fuel rose ₹6.28 per litre, or 5.46%, to ₹121.28 per litre, marking the second consecutive monthly increase.

For airlines, this comes at a difficult time: fuel remains one of the largest variable costs, while passengers are increasingly price-sensitive.

B2B implication: Tour operators and corporate travel managers should expect continued pressure on airfares, especially where airlines have limited pricing power. The rise could also influence package pricing for the upcoming festive and winter travel seasons.