Lower ATF rates expected to cut operating costs for domestic carriers

A fresh notification from the Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) confirms a ₹5 per litre reduction in aviation turbine fuel, setting the Delhi price at about ₹110 per litre starting 1 July. The price dip stems from falling international crude rates as geopolitical tensions ease. While the fall should benefit airline balance sheets, the net impact will hinge on each carrier’s fuel‑buying approach and hedging tactics.