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Airlines Face Higher Fuel Costs

Updated 2026-05-06 16:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

U.S. airlines reported a significant increase in jet fuel costs following the start of the Iran war, with expenses rising by 56.4% in March compared to February.

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U.S. airlines spent 56.4% more on jet fuel in March than they did in February, U.S. government data released Wednesday show.
2026-05-06 16:22 UTC
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