India, Oct. 5 -- IndiGo has announced a fresh increase in fuel charges on its domestic and international flights, citing a sustained rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices. The revised charges will apply to all new bookings made from 12.01 am on October 6, 2026, the airline said on Monday.

The airline said ATF prices have remained volatile in recent months, particularly amid geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The latest month-on-month increase in fuel prices has exceeded 14%, taking ATF costs to among their highest levels in the past decade.

The increase is primarily aimed at offsetting the impact of higher ATF prices on the airline's operating costs. Aviation turbine fuel accounts for a significant share of an airline's ...