India, March 13 -- Leading Indian airlines have begun hiking the fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights as the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel bloc sends aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices spiraling. IndiGo made the latest such move on Friday.

The global prices of ATF, which typically accounts for 40% of an airline's operating expenses, has seen a "sharp surge" since early March 2026 due to regional supply interruptions. According to the IATA Jet Fuel Monitor, fuel costs in the West Asian region have skyrocketed by more than 85%.

IndiGo: India's largest carrier said it will begin levying a sector-based fuel charge on all domestic and international tickets starting March 14, 2026. The airline noted that whi...