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Oil spike puts pressure on airlines and their passengers
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The escalation of the US-Iran war is putting upward pressure on airfares, petrol, and diesel as the higher cost of fuel filters through the economy.
Fears of further oil supply disruptions have deepened after Yemen-based Houthi militants launched a new wave of attacks and seized an island in the Red Sea.
- The cost of crude oil rose past $US100 a barrel ($139), almost reaching $US110 last week, while the more expensive and volatile jet fuel refining margins climbed to $US163 a barrel.
- Before the conflict expanded in February, the price was around $US89 a barrel.Since then, airlines globally have raised ticket prices, trimmed routes and diverted more funds to operate their fleets.
- For airlines, fuel is the largest operating expense.Qantas chief financial officer Rob Marcolina said the airline will review how many seats it can profitably offer on various routes, ticket pricing, and operating costs.“We’ve obviously seen a higher fuel cos
Key Takeaways
- The US-Iran war is in its seventh month
- Oil prices are expected to increase
- Airfares may rise due to higher fuel costs
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Expected Outcomes
- Potential increase in airfares, petrol, and diesel prices
Why It Matters
The increase in oil prices may have a significant impact on the economy and consumers
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Timeline of this story
- 11h agoThe Age (AU): Prices for petrol, diesel and jet fuel have been escalating as the war drags on.
- 11h agoSydney Morning Herald - Latest News (AU): Prices for petrol, diesel and jet fuel have been escalating as the war drags on.
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