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Airlines plead with state-run oil majors to postpone jet fuel hikes

Indian airlines are urging state-run oil refiners to postpone jet fuel price increases for domestic flights. This move aims to ease financial pressures and mounting losses for carriers like Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet. Discussions are ongoing, with the oil ministry involved. A decision is expected soon. Refiners are currently selling jet fuel at a loss.

19 May 2026 12:21 pm