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Government negotiates with airlines and OMCs over proposed ATF price hike
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 08:16 PM
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The central government has opened talks with airline operators and oil marketing companies to address a proposed increase in aviation turbine fuel prices amid an ongoing crisis.
New Delhi – The Union government has entered into discussions with major airline operators and oil marketing companies (OMCs) to resolve a pending hike in the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF). Officials say the talks aim to balance the financial pressures on carriers with the need to maintain stable fuel costs.
Representatives from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, alongside senior executives from airlines and OMCs, are meeting to examine the proposed price adjustment. Both sides are reportedly reviewing market dynamics, import costs and the impact on ticket fares.
The negotiations come at a time when the aviation sector faces a broader crisis, including rising operational expenses and constrained cash flows. Authorities have indicated that any decision will consider consumer impact and the overall health of the industry.
Stakeholders expect a resolution in the coming weeks, though no final agreement has been announced yet. The outcome will shape fuel pricing policies and could influence airline ticket pricing across the country.
Representatives from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, alongside senior executives from airlines and OMCs, are meeting to examine the proposed price adjustment. Both sides are reportedly reviewing market dynamics, import costs and the impact on ticket fares.
The negotiations come at a time when the aviation sector faces a broader crisis, including rising operational expenses and constrained cash flows. Authorities have indicated that any decision will consider consumer impact and the overall health of the industry.
Stakeholders expect a resolution in the coming weeks, though no final agreement has been announced yet. The outcome will shape fuel pricing policies and could influence airline ticket pricing across the country.