October 7, 2026: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday said the government is holding discussions with airlines and oil marketing companies (OMCs) over rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) costs which have been exacerbated by the crisis in West Asia, following IndiGo's decision to increase its fuel surcharge.

"One of the most important things is the West Asia crisis and how it's putting a big burden on ATF prices. But we are still in discussion both with the airlines and also the OMCs. Let us see how the discussion unfolds," the minister told reporters on the sidelines of the IFQM Symposium 2026 conference

(Source: The Hans)