In a relief for domestic airline operations, state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have kept Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices unchanged for scheduled carriers, while revising fuel rates upward for international airline operations in the latest monthly revision effective May 1, 2026.”
The move forms part of a broader pricing approach aimed at insulating domestic consumers from recent increases in international fuel prices.
Domestic ATF rates remain steady across metro cities
Accordingly, ATF prices for scheduled domestic airlines across metro cities remain unchanged following the latest revision.
In Delhi, ATF prices for scheduled domestic airlines stand at ₹1,04,927 per kilolitre.
Similarly, prices in Kolkata remain at ₹1,09,450 per kilolitre, while rates in Mumbai are at ₹98,247 per kilolitre.
In Chennai, ATF prices continue at ₹1,09,873 per kilolitre.
However, prices of bulk diesel and ATF for international airline operations have been revised upward as part of routine monthly adjustments.
Airline industry raises concerns over high fuel costs
The development comes a day after the Federation of Indian Airlines raised concerns over elevated ATF prices and their impact on airline operating costs.
The industry body, which represents Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, had sought government intervention on aviation fuel pricing.
Fuel costs now form majority of airline operating expenses
According to the FIA, fuel costs, which traditionally account for 30–40 per cent of airline expenditure, now make up nearly 55–60 per cent of operating costs.
The industry body had said that airlines are struggling to sustain both domestic and international operations amid an unprecedented surge in ATF prices.
Published on May 1, 2026