IndiGo Has Revised Fuel Charges Again, Effective From April 2

Recently, an announcement was made by IndiGo's administration regarding an increase in fuel charges on most of its flights on both domestic and international routes. These new changes will be implemented from April 2, 2026, on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. This harsh decision was made after analysing global tensions in the Middle East, which resulted in a sharp rise in aviation fuel prices. IndiGo said that this step follows the increase in jet fuel costs throughout the region, with some reports claiming prices have risen over 130% on a monthly basis, including the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Jet Fuel Monitor.

After seeing these fuel surges, the Indian Ministries have issued strict instructions to the airlines, allowing only a partial, staggered price increase capped at 25%. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, IndiGo and other operating airlines are allowed to pass on fuel charges of up to 25% for domestic flights, with prices recalibrated based on travel distance.

IndiGo said in a statement that, "With this clarity, IndiGo has also recalibrated its domestic fuel charge to vary by different travel distances," where it further added, "For international operations, ATF prices have more than doubled in the last month, consequently driving a significant impact on the airline's operating costs on these routes."

The Revised Fuel Charges For Domestic IndiGo Flights

Here is the breakdown of revised fuel charges per sector by IndiGo: 

• For routes up to 500 km, fuel charges are increased by INR 275.
• From 501 to 1000 km, INR 400 is added to fuel charges.
• From 1001 to 1500 km, it increased by INR 600.
• From 1501 to 2000 km, INR 800 is raised.
• For routes of 2000+ km, the revised fuel charges are INR 950.

Based on the changes, many travellers have speculated that, depending on the route distance, domestic routes may incur fuel charges of INR 250 to INR 1000, and international routes INR 900 to INR 10,000. Last month, on 14 March, IndiGo already increased fuel charges from INR 425 to INR 2300 for flights operating domestically and internationally. 

This major price surge in ATF is caused by the global crude oil volatility, which is affecting the supply chain. Adding to that, the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday adopted an additional excise duty on aviation turbine fuel, which increases pressure on current costs. This is viewed as a temporary resolution, as presented by Pankaj Chaudhary in a Central Excise notification dated March 26, 2026, amending the Eighth Schedule to the Finance Act, 2002. As per this special additional excise duty, an INR 50 per litre is charged on ATF. 

The revised fuel charges will be effective from the 00:00 hours on April 2, 2026. The airlines are currently revising fares based on this increase and travel demand. IndiGo has stated in its statement that it has passed on a relatively smaller amount for travellers after consideration of the consequential burden on them.