India, April 7 -- Air India Ltd. has revised its fuel surcharge math for domestic and international flights, reacting to a volatile energy market that has seen global jet fuel prices nearly double in a single month.

The carrier, owned by Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd., will transition from flat fees to a distance-based grid for domestic flights and implement sharp increases for long-haul travel from 8 April, according to a statement on Tuesday (7 April 2026).

The move follows data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) showing global average jet fuel prices surged to $195.19 per barrel for the week ending 27 March, up from $99.40 at the end of February.

The price spike has been exacerbated by a tripling of the "crack spread"-the ...