Domestic airlines in India may roll back fuel surcharges following the government’s intervention in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) pricing, officials said. The move comes after some carriers had begun levying additional charges on passengers in response to rising fuel costs.

Asangba Chuba Ao, Joint Secretary of Civil Aviation, stated that the government’s action is aimed at ensuring airlines recalibrate fares or withdraw surcharges, preventing undue burden on travelers. “It is a competitive market. Airlines will do their due diligence before pricing. We have a robust mechanism to monitor airfares and will intervene if required,” he added. While airlines will still determine ticket pricing commercially, the intervention is expected to limit sharp fare increases.

Under the government’s calibrated approach, domestic scheduled airlines will face a staggered ATF price hike of Rs 21.58 per litre, whereas non-scheduled operators will see an increase exceeding Rs 110 per litre. Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma of the Petroleum Ministry noted that ATF is a deregulated product, and the partial price increase ensures domestic carriers’ operational costs remain manageable without causing an industry-wide cost shock.

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The intervention aims to maintain fare stability amid strong but price-sensitive demand in the domestic aviation sector. Officials confirmed that fuel price developments, particularly from West Asia, will continue to be closely monitored, and further steps may be taken if required to balance airline economics and passenger affordability.

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