JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The surge in aircraft fuel, or avtur, prices\nhas been triggered by the intensifying geopolitical conflict in the\nMiddle East, which is disrupting global energy supplies.<\/p>\n
This situation is driving a sharp increase in avtur prices, both in\nthe domestic and international markets, thereby placing significant\npressure on the aviation industry.<\/p>\n
Citing Pertamina data, the avtur price at Soekarno-Hatta Airport\n(CGK) on 1 April 2026 reached Rp 23,551 per litre, a 72.4 per cent jump\ncompared to March\u2019s Rp 13,656 per litre.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, international prices rose 80.3 per cent from $0.7 per\nlitre to $1.338 per litre.<\/p>\n
This sharp increase is forcing airlines to take strategic measures to\nsustain operations amid the cost surge.<\/p>\n
PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk (GIAA) has prepared several mitigation steps\nto respond to avtur price volatility.<\/p>\n
Garuda Indonesia\u2019s Deputy Director, Thomas Oentoro, stated that the\ncompany is striving to maintain performance balance through more\ndisciplined cost management. \u201cGaruda Indonesia has prepared several\nmitigation measures to safeguard operational resilience and company\nperformance stability,\u201d Thomas said in an official statement on Tuesday\n(31\/3\/2026). He explained that the strategies include optimising fuel\nusage and overall operational cost efficiencies. \u201cThese measures\nencompass fuel management optimisation and operational cost\nefficiencies, as efforts to maintain balance against potential\nperformance pressures due to rising avtur prices,\u201d he clarified.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Garuda continues to evaluate various mitigation options\nto ensure an adaptive response to industry dynamics. \u201cEvaluation of\nvarious mitigation options is conducted continuously to ensure a prudent\nand adaptive response to the evolving industry dynamics,\u201d Thomas\nadded.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, PT Pelita Air Service is also feeling the direct impact of\nthe avtur price surge.<\/p>\n
Pelita Air\u2019s President Director, Dendy Kurniawan, noted that the fuel\nprice increase is exerting significant pressure on the company\u2019s\noperational costs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe price increase is very significant, and it will naturally have a\nsignificant impact on our operating costs,\u201d Dendy told Kompas.com on\nWednesday (1\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n
He revealed that the avtur price hike amounts to around 70 per cent\nfor domestic routes and up to 80 per cent for international ones,\nforcing the airline to adjust its business strategies.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, Pelita Air assures that it will continue to maintain\nservice quality for passengers. \u201cDespite this, Pelita remains committed\nto providing the best service to customers at value-for-money prices,\u201d\nhe continued.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the avtur price surge is also prompting airlines\nto propose adjustments to ticket fares.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/middle-east-conflict-causes-surge-in-jet-fuel-prices-airlines-under-pressure-airfares-at-risk-of-increase-1775106596", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }