Airfares Set to Increase as Fuel Surcharge Limit Rises
The fuel surcharge (FS) for economy class air tickets is set to rise. The Ministry of Transport (Kemenhub) now permits airlines to set fuel surcharges up to a maximum of 40% of the upper fare limit, depending on the service group.
This maximum limit represents a 10% increase compared to the previous month’s limit of 30%. The policy was implemented after the Ministry of Transport conducted a periodic evaluation of aviation fuel (avtur) price developments set by fuel providers.
Based on the publication of avtur prices as of 1 September 2026, the average price of avtur was recorded at Rp 23,315 per litre. This price reflects an increase of approximately 6.5% compared to the previous period.
The evaluation was conducted with reference to the national average avtur price and the price range established in the regulations.
“The Directorate General of Civil Aviation will continue to supervise the implementation of flight tariffs, including the FS component, to ensure they are carried out transparently, accountably, and in accordance with statutory provisions,” said Lukman F Laisa, Director General of Civil Aviation, in a statement on Wednesday (2/9/2026).
Maximum Limit of 40%
The adjustment to the maximum amount is part of the government’s evaluation policy regarding flight tariff components. This policy continues to consider fuel price conditions, the operational sustainability of air transport companies, and the interests of the public as air transport users.
The 40% figure represents the maximum limit. This means that air transport companies may still set fuel surcharges below this threshold in accordance with their business strategies and market conditions.
Supervision is conducted through the monitoring of tariffs imposed by airlines, developments in avtur prices, and the compliance of air transport companies in listing the fuel surcharge component separately on passenger tickets.
The Ministry of Transport is monitoring and supervising the implementation of tariffs by all air transport companies to ensure they remain competitive, while considering market conditions and public purchasing power.
The Ministry of Transport continues to monitor avtur price developments and conduct evaluations to ensure that flight tariff policies continue to support national connectivity, the sustainability of the aviation industry, and provide benefits to the public as users of air transport services.