India, March 13 -- IndiGo will begin levying a fuel charge on all domestic and international flight tickets starting March 14, 2026, citing a "sharp surge" in global aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid an escalating Iran war.

The move by InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. comes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have sent energy costs spiralling. According to the IATA Jet Fuel Monitor, fuel prices in the region have skyrocketed by more than 85%.

ATF typically accounts for nearly 40% of an airline's operating expenses. IndiGo said that the "sudden and steep" increase in ATF prices has a material impact on its cost structure.

The new charges are applied per sector and vary based on the destination:

IndiGo said it has opted for a smal...