New Delhi, April 1 -- Civil Aviation Ministry Joint Secretary Asangba Chuba Ao on Wednesday said that the government's decision to allow only a partial increase of 25% on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines provides "critical relief", and the move will "prevent a potential industry-wide crisis".

"This morning, there was a very significant announcement by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding prices of ATF, that is, aviation turbine fuel. The Indian aviation industry has welcomed this important decision and strategic decision by the Government of India to implement this limited increase of 25% on aviation turbine fuel prices for domestic schedule carriers on domestic routes. This measure provides critica...