IndiGo has announced a revision of fuel charges on both domestic and international routes for all new bookings made after 0001 hours on 2nd April 2026, citing a sharp surge in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices driven by the ongoing West Asia conflict.
According to IATA’s Jet Fuel Monitor, fuel prices for the region have risen by over 130% on a month-on-month basis. However, following timely intervention by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, only a partial and staggered increase of 25% has been passed on to airlines for domestic operations. IndiGo is thankful to the Government for timely intervention, without which April 2026 fuel cost increases would have severely impacted the affordability of domestic air travel.
For domestic routes, revised fuel charges will range from ₹275 for sectors up to 500 km to ₹950 for routes exceeding 2,000 km. For international operations, where ATF prices have more than doubled in the last month, charges will range from ₹900 for short Indian subcontinent routes to ₹10,000 for UK and European destinations.
IndiGo acknowledged that fully offsetting the fuel price increase would require substantially higher fare revisions but opted to absorb a significant portion of the cost to protect affordability for travellers. The airline thanked the government for its timely intervention and reiterated its commitment to offering affordable and consistent air travel across the nation.
