IndiGo will increase fuel charges on both domestic and international routes for all new bookings made from 0001 hrs on April 2, 2026, following a sharp rise in jet fuel prices.
The airline said fuel prices in the region have risen by more than 130% month-on-month, citing data from IATA’s Jet Fuel Monitor. For international operations, jet fuel prices have more than doubled over the past month, significantly increasing operating costs.
In India, the government has intervened to limit the impact on domestic aviation. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and the Ministry of Civil Aviation have allowed only a partial and staggered increase of 25% in fuel costs to be passed on to airlines for domestic operations.
IndiGo said it has recalibrated its domestic fuel charges accordingly, with revised surcharges varying by travel distance for bookings made from April 2.
The airline said the government’s intervention helped prevent a sharper increase in costs that could have affected the affordability of domestic air travel.
For international routes, IndiGo will also introduce revised fuel charges from the same date, reflecting the higher cost environment.
The airline added that while fully offsetting the increase in fuel prices would require more substantial fare increases, it has passed on a smaller portion of the cost to customers. IndiGo said it will continue to monitor fuel price developments and adjust charges as necessary.