Synopsis A Rs 10,000-crore jet fuel price stabilisation programme has failed to attract any airline sign-ups. The scheme, designed to shield carriers from surging fuel
Synopsis A Rs 10,000-crore jet fuel price stabilisation programme has failed to attract any airline sign-ups. The scheme, designed to shield carriers from surging fuel costs, lost its appeal as international oil prices declined. Airlines were offered a capped price of Rs 115 per litre, but market-linked rates have since fallen below this, making the voluntary scheme unattractive.
Published: July 2, 2026 โข 7:39 PM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 8:07 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis A Rs 10,000-crore jet fuel price stabilisation programme has failed to attract any airline sign-ups.
The scheme, designed to shield carriers from surging fuel costs, lost its appeal as international oil prices declined.
Airlines were offered a capped price of Rs 115 per litre, but market-linked rates have since fallen below this, making the voluntary scheme unattractive.