Delhi airport sees increase in passengers but rising fuel costs may impact fares

Rise in global oil prices have led to a hike in prices of Air Turbine Fuel (ATF), also known as jet fuel in Delhi on Thursday. Prices of jet fuel soared to ₹68,262 per kilolitre in Delhi marking a rise of 30% compared to ₹50,979 in January 2021.

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) which is the largest supplier of ATF in the country reported a hike in prices by 3.6% in the Capital, according to a report by ANI.

“Prices of ATF have been hiked in Delhi by 3.6% and stood at ₹68,262.35 per kilolitre. In Kolkata it increased by 3.27% and is currently priced at ₹72,295.24 per kilolitre. It went up by 3.77% and stood at ₹66,482.90 in Mumbai and in Chennai it is at ₹66,482.90 per kilolitre,” the IOCL said.