OMCs slash jet fuel prices by 4.33%; still higher by 20.38% year-on-year

02 Oct 2012 Evaluate

The oil marketing companies (OMCs) have slashed aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel prices by 4.33%, after three months of constant upward rally. However, the recent cut is not expected to bring any relief to passengers as there is little sign the airlines will reduce the fuel surcharge and air fares. The reduction in ATF prices was mainly due to firming rupee against the US dollar.

From October 1, every kilo litre (KL) of ATF would cost Rs 70,515.97 in Delhi against Rs 73,710.69 earlier. The last reduction in ATF was on July 1 when prices stood at Rs 61,169.08/KL from Rs 62,409.95/KL. At present, the ATF price is 20.38% higher when compared year-on-year. Jet fuel adds up to over 40% of an airline's operating costs and the reduction in prices will ease burden of the cash-strapped airlines.

ATF prices in the last few months have increased significantly however; this reduction in fuel price is not going to impact the fuel bill to a great extent. With major festivals such as Dussehra and Diwali coming up, there is more demand. Further, the shutdown of Kingfisher Airlines operation, the number of seats on several routes has reduced. These together with the festival season and reduction in seats, will not decipher to a drop in passenger fares.

The three fuel retailers Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) normally modify their jet fuel prices on the 1st & 16th of every month, based on the average international price in the previous fortnight.

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