NYTIMES (Ben Blatt and Christine Chung) - How Much Have Airfares Risen With High Jet Fuel Costs?
While prices are up overall, there’s a surprising pattern depending on your destination.
While prices are up overall, there’s a surprising pattern depending on your destination.
The average price of jet fuel has fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the war with Iran. But aviation experts say the cost of airfare is likely to stay high, at least for now.
People around the world may be wondering how soon prices will drop for gasoline, groceries, flights and other items that got more expensive during the Iran war
'Increased fuel costs'
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The Iran war has ratcheted up prices for gasoline, airfares and other expenses.
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Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.
“When prices move quickly in both directions, it’s very hard for airlines to make predictions,” Gilad said.