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Uproar in U.P. over 10% fuel surcharge on electricity bills

Uproar in U.P. over 10% fuel surcharge on electricity bills

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In a letter dated May 29, Pankaj Saxena, Chief Engineer of the Regulatory Affairs Unit (RAU), informed that the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued new guidelines for electricity distribution under the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) framework. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) on Saturday (May 30, 2026) announced a 10% surcharge in electricity bills, triggering an uproar in the State. The “fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge”, linked to the transmission charges, will be effective in the June billing cycle, requiring consumers to pay an additional 10% based on their electricity consumption. In a letter dated May 29, Pankaj Saxena, Chief Engineer of the Regulatory Affairs Unit (RAU), informed that the Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) has issued new guidelines for electricity distribution under the Multi-Year Tariff (MYT) framework. He indicated that the fuel surcharge would be calculated starting from March 2026, with the additional costs applied in June. “Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge (FPPAS) calculated for the month of March, 2026 as per regulation is …

Delhi-NCR transport strike enters day two as drivers seek CNG surcharge rollback

Delhi-NCR transport strike enters day two as drivers seek CNG surcharge rollback

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The 72-hour strike was announced by several transport organisations, including the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) and Chalak Shakti Union; These bodies represent truck operators, private bus owners, cab drivers, and maxi-cab drivers in the region Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Air India fares set to rise from April 8 as fuel surcharge hiked amid Iran war

Air India fares set to rise from April 8 as fuel surcharge hiked amid Iran war

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The Air India group on Tuesday announced a revision in its fuel surcharge structure across both domestic and international routes, citing a sharp surge in global jet fuel prices. The changes will come into effect from April 8, 2026, including flights operated by Air India Express. Distance-based surcharge introduced for domestic routes For domestic travel, the airline has shifted from a flat fuel surcharge to a distance-based grid system, aligning with the government’s decision to cap Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) price hikes at 25 per cent. Fuel surcharge per passenger, per sector The move follows directives from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and the Ministry of Civil Aviation, aiming to balance rising operational costs while limiting the impact on passengers. International routes see steeper surcharge hike On international routes, however, the absence of similar regulatory relief has led to more significant increases in fuel surcharges. Fuel surcharge per passenger, per sector – By Region According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global jet fuel prices have nearly doubled, rising from USD 99.40 …

Akasa Air introduces fuel surcharge of Rs 199-Rs 1,300 on tickets from March 15

Akasa Air introduces fuel surcharge of Rs 199-Rs 1,300 on tickets from March 15

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Akasa Air will levy fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international flight tickets from March 15 due to the spike in jet fuel prices amid the West Asia conflict. Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo have started levying similar charges on domestic and international flight tickets. In a statement on Saturday, Akasa Air said it would levy fuel surcharge for each flight and the quantum would vary based on the duration of the flight. “Akasa Air will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from INR 199 to INR 1300 on our domestic and international routes, for all bookings that are made with effect from 00:01 hrs on March 15, 2026,” it said. According to the airline, there has been a significant increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel, driven by evolving geopolitical developments in West Asia. “As fuel represents a significant portion of airline operating costs, this impacts the cost of operations across the aviation industry,” the statement said. Further, Akasa Air said it would continue to closely …

Akasa Air Joins Air India, IndiGo, Adds Rs 199–1,300 Surcharge On Flights Amid West Asia | India News

Akasa Air Joins Air India, IndiGo, Adds Rs 199–1,300 Surcharge On Flights Amid West Asia | India News

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Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 14:51 IST Akasa Air will add fuel surcharges of Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on flights from March 15 due to rising jet fuel prices from the West Asia conflict. Akasa Air Hikes Flight Ticket Prices From March 15. (Photo Credit: X) Akasa Air has announced that it will implement fuel surcharges ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on both domestic and international flight tickets starting from March 15. This decision comes in response to the rising jet fuel prices triggered by the conflict in West Asia. Other airlines, including Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo, have also introduced similar charges on their flight tickets. In a statement released on Saturday, Akasa Air detailed that the fuel surcharge will be applied to each flight, with the amount varying depending on the flight’s duration. “Akasa Air will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from INR 199 to INR 1300 on our domestic and international routes, for all bookings made from 00:01 hrs on March 15, 2026,” the statement said. The airline …

Air India announces fuel surcharge hike on domestic and international flights

Air India announces fuel surcharge hike on domestic and international flights

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The Air India group has announced a phased expansion of fuel surcharges on its domestic and international routes, citing a steep rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices due to the geopolitical situation in the Gulf region. In a press statement released on Tuesday, the airline said ATF, which accounts for nearly 40 per cent of an airline`s operating costs, has seen significant escalation from this month because of supply interruptions. In India, the impact is worsened by high excise duty and value-added tax (VAT) on ATF in major cities such as Delhi and Mumbai, putting additional strain on operating economics. West Asia conflict: Air India to roll out new surcharges in three phases The new surcharges will be rolled out in three phases for all new bookings, including those on flights operated by Air India Express (which currently does not levy fuel surcharges on any routes). Phase 1 (effective for bookings made from 12.01 am Indian Standard Time on Thursday, March 12) Domestic India: Rs 399 (previously not applied) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation …

Air India to levy fuel surcharge on domestic flights, hike it on international flights | Business News

Air India to levy fuel surcharge on domestic flights, hike it on international flights | Business News

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3 min readMar 10, 2026 11:40 PM IST With the conflict in West Asia leading to a surge in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, Tata group airlines Air India and Air India Express have decided to levy a fuel surcharge on domestic flights, and flights to neighbouring countries and West Asia. Additionally, Air India, which already has a fuel surcharge on many of its international routes, will be increasing the levy on such flights. The new surcharges will have a phased rollout. For domestic flights and flights to and from SAARC countries, the airlines will charge Rs 399 per ticket as fuel surcharge for bookings made after March 11. For flights to and from West Asia, the fuel surcharge will be $10. For Air India’s flights to Southeast Asia and Africa, the existing surcharge will go up by 50% each to $60 and $90, respectively. The second phase–bookings made from March 18–will cover Air India’s flights to Europe, North America, and Australia. The surcharge for flights to Europe will go up by 25% to $125, …

Air India Imposes Surcharge As Gulf Crisis Drives Jet Fuel Prices Higher | India News

Air India Imposes Surcharge As Gulf Crisis Drives Jet Fuel Prices Higher | India News

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Last Updated:March 10, 2026, 21:53 IST The airline said the decision was necessitated by the steep increase in global jet fuel costs triggered by the geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region. File photo of an Air India plane. Air India said it will introduce a phased expansion of fuel surcharges across its domestic and international network after a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices driven by the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The airline said ATF accounts for around 40% of airline operating costs and prices have surged since early March 2026 due to supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in the region. To manage the impact, Air India said it will roll out the revised surcharges in three phases across different route networks. Phase 1, effective March 12, 2026, will apply to domestic and regional routes. The airline will add INR 399 to domestic India and SAARC routes. For international services, the surcharge will increase by USD 10 for West Asia routes, USD 20 for Southeast Asia routes- taking the total surcharge to …

Air India flight fares set to go up as airline announces hike in fuel surcharge amid US-Iran war| India News

Air India flight fares set to go up as airline announces hike in fuel surcharge amid US-Iran war| India News

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Air India fares are set to go up as the airline on Tuesday announced a hike in fuel surcharge amid the conflict in the West Asian region. Air India said in a statement announcing the hike that the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF). (PTI) The airline has announced a “phased expansion” of fuel surcharge on its domestic and international routes, citing “the steep rise in jet fuel prices arising from the geopolitical situation in the Gulf region.” Air India said in a statement announcing the hike that the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), which accounts for nearly 40 per cent of an airline’s operating costs, had witnessed a significant escalation since early March 2026. The airline said that this was owing to “supply disruptions.” The pressure in India is amplified owing to the “high excise duty and VAT” on the aviation turbine fuel in major metro cities including Delhi and Mumbai, Air India stated. It added that this eventually magnifies the cost and places substantial strain on airline operating economics. Air India fares …

Suspension of flights, shipping surcharge push exporters from south India to the edge

Suspension of flights, shipping surcharge push exporters from south India to the edge

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The perishable goods kept at the warehouse of the Kerala State industrail Enterprises Ltd in Kozhikode. | Photo Credit: Dhinesh K V The cancellation of scheduled flights from India to West Asia has put exporters in trouble, as it has disrupted the supply chain for vegetables, fruits, and seafood exported from South India, including Kerala, which has a strong market in West Asian cities as well as in Europe. The suspension of flight services has also led to the accumulation of perishable goods in the warehouses of exporters in Kerala, forcing many to sell export-quality produce in local markets at cheaper rates. An Instagram reel showing export-quality vegetables and fruits being sold by local vendors in the Tirur market, after they could not be exported to overseas markets through Calicut International Airport, has gone viral in Kerala. Speaking to The Hindu, K. Suresh Kumar, chairman of the Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI), a body of airfreight forwarders with around 600 members in the State, said about 100–150 tonnes of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and seafood …