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West Asia War Hits Indian Skies: ATF Prices Jump 115% | Airfare Crisis

Flight Price Increase: Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices in India have breached the historic ₹2 Lakh-per-kilolitre mark in Delhi. Driven by the 5-week-old West Asia war, a sliding Rupee, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, this 115% month-on-month jump ...

is the single largest hike in Indian aviation history.
In this video, we explain:

The Record Hike: Why ATF now costs ₹2.07 Lakh in Delhi and over ₹2 Lakh in Kolkata and Chennai.
The "Surcharge" Sting: How IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa are adding fuel surcharges ranging from ₹150 to $200.
Why Fares are Soaring: Fuel now accounts for over 45-50% of an airline's operating cost.
The "Double Whammy": Longer flight paths to avoid war zones + fewer flights approved in the DGCA summer schedule.
The Economy at Risk: How this "Demand Destruction" could hit tourism jobs and India’s GDP. Is it time to cancel that London trip or Goa getaway? We break down the numbers.

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