aviation fuel

The Digest: Rano Air has announced the temporary suspension of some flight routes following what it described as an unprecedented increase of over 300 per cent in the cost of Jet A1 aviation fuel. The airline stated that the sharp rise has made operations on some routes "extremely challenging...

The Digest: Nigerian music star Davido has apologised to fans after missing a scheduled appearance at the fifth anniversary of Secrets Palace in Lagos, blaming travel issues and global events for his absence. In a social media post, Davido said his team struggled to find fuel for his flight...

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approached the Presidency to avert a potential rise in 2026 Hajj fares following the sharp increase in aviation fuel prices. When airlift contracts were signed with Max Air, Air Peace, Umza Air Services, and FlyNas, Jet A1 was selling at...

Despite the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) pricing advisory indicating aviation fuel should sell between N1,760 and N1,988 per litre in Lagos and about N2,037 in Abuja, oil marketers and middlemen are selling Jet A1 to airlines at N2,230 per litre and...

A one-way flight could cost between N400,000 and N500,000 if airlines fully transferred the cost of surging aviation fuel prices to passengers, operators have told Daily Trust. Fuel costs have risen over 300% from N900 to nearly N3,000 per litre. Ibom Air said fueling a single flight has jumped...

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has pegged aviation fuel at a maximum of N2,037 per litre in Abuja and between N1,760 and N1,988 per litre in Lagos to stabilise supply and curb rising costs. The move comes as airline operators have threatened a...

The Federal Government has projected that aviation fuel prices could range between N1,760 and N1,988 per litre in Lagos and between N1,809 and N2,037 per litre in Abuja, following high-level engagements with stakeholders. A technical committee convened by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream...

The Digest: Ibom Air has warned that the aviation fuel crisis is fast becoming unsustainable, with the cost of fueling a single flight skyrocketing from an average of N2.1 million in January to approximately N7.6 million as of April 26, a staggering increase of over 350 percent. The airline...

Domestic airlines in Nigeria are threatening to halt operations from Thursday, April 30, 2026, citing unsustainable aviation fuel prices that have risen from about N900 to between N2,700 and N3,500 per litre, a surge of over 300 per cent. Industry insiders say talks with the Federal Government...

The Digest: Nigeria's largest carrier, Air Peace, has alerted passengers to possible flight delays across its network due to ongoing aviation fuel supply constraints. The airline said limited availability of Jet A1 fuel was impacting operations at some terminals. It announced a temporary...

The Digest: The Nigerian government has scheduled an emergency stakeholders meeting for April 22, 2026, to prevent planned airfare hikes and airline shutdowns triggered by a 300 percent increase in aviation fuel (JetA1) prices. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo confirmed the meeting in a letter...

The Digest: The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has warned that all domestic airlines may suspend operations from April 20 due to the rising cost of aviation fuel. AON said Jet A1 price has increased from N900 per litre in February to N3,300 per litre — a rise of over 300 percent. The group...

The Digest: Aviation fuel prices have surged from N900–N995 to between N2,500 and N2,700 per litre, driven by the Middle East crisis that has pushed crude oil prices to about $112 per barrel. The spike has placed immense pressure on domestic airlines, with jet fuel now accounting for up to 45%...

The Digest: Airlines in Nigeria face mounting operational pressure as aviation fuel (Jet A1) prices surge to N1,835 per litre in Kano, N1,820 in Abuja, N1,815 in Port Harcourt, and N1,780 in Lagos, driven by the escalating Middle East conflict. Industry experts warn the steep fuel costs will...