Amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, the country’s largest airline company Indigo has announced an increase in flight ticket prices. Due to war, the prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) increased by more than 85 percent. The company has announced that fuel charge will be imposed on all domestic and international flights from March 14, 2026. This charge will be applicable from 12:01 pm tonight and will be applicable on all new bookings. Flight ticket prices have been increased from Rs 425 to Rs 2300.
How much did the fare increase?
From March 14, 2026, Rs 425 more will have to be paid on flights within India. Rs 425 should also be charged as fuel charge for Indian subcontinent, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and Maldives. The fare has been increased by Rs 900 for travel to the Middle East, Rs 1800 for travel to South East Asia, China, Africa and West Asia, and Rs 2300 for travel to Europe.
What did the airline say?
IndiGo says that due to the ongoing tension in the Middle East, there has been a huge increase in the price of ATF, due to which this decision has been taken. This has also been confirmed by IATA’s Jet Fuel Monitor. The airline said that ATF is the biggest cost of their operations and this sudden increase is having an impact on the entire network. Earlier, Air India and Air India Express have also announced to implement fuel surcharge on tickets.
The company said, ‘If the full impact of increased fuel prices was passed on to the ticket fare, fares would have to be increased significantly, hence a relatively low amount of fuel charge was imposed to keep the burden on passengers low.’
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