India, July 5 -- Air India has reduced fuel surcharges on select international routes, becoming the first Indian airline to lower the additional charge amid moderation in global jet fuel prices, sources said.

The airline has reduced the fuel surcharge per passenger to USD 125 for flights to Europe from USD 205 in April. For North America and Australia, the surcharge has been cut to USD 200 from USD 280.

No other Indian airline has announced a similar reduction so far.

The move comes after global jet fuel prices witnessed a sharp surge earlier this year, significantly increasing operating costs for airlines.

The global average jet fuel price rose to USD 195.19 per barrel for the week ending March 27, 2026, almost doubling from USD 99.4...