Jet fuel prices more than double; brace for steep airfare hikes

 Indian airlines face a significant surge in airfares as jet fuel prices have more than doubled for April, driven by the Iran war. This drastic increase, coupled with a weakening rupee, is expected to lead to fare hikes and potential flight reductions as airlines grapple with soaring operating costs. Indian airlines face a significant surge in airfares as jet fuel prices have more than doubled for April, driven by the Iran war. This drastic increase, coupled with a weakening rupee, is expected to lead to fare hikes and potential flight reductions as airlines grapple with soaring operating costs.