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Fuel shortages cause flight delays
The article discusses how airline ticket prices are affected by changes in jet fuel prices. Although fuel costs decreased from a peak of $4.88 per gallon in April to around $2.70 in June, ticket prices continued to rise, registering a 23% increase year-over-year in August in the United States. This is because airlines cannot retroactively adjust ticket prices, and many bookings are made months in advance before fuel costs decrease. Additionally, the rising fuel costs, which account for about one-third of airline operating expenses globally in 2026, have led airlines to reduce flights and capacity, with ongoing cost increases expected due to current high fuel prices. Therefore, a decrease in jet fuel prices alone is not sufficient to quickly lower ticket prices; stable costs over a sufficient period are required for a noticeable impact on flight prices.
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