India Airlines Warn of Flight Suspensions as War Drives Up Fuel Cost.

The article focuses on the financial challenges faced by India's major airlines, represented by the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which includes IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet. The FIA warned the government that without a reduction in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices—specifically a return to pandemic-era cost caps and tax relief—airlines may suspend operations due to unsustainable losses. Despite India producing sufficient jet fuel domestically, prices remain high because they are set on an import-parity basis with added taxes, making fuel costs significantly higher than in neighboring countries. The sector is further strained by fuel price volatility, the weakening rupee, and geopolitical factors affecting oil supply, prompting the government to offer temporary relief measures and consider sovereign-backed loans. [Extracted from the article]