Nigerian Airlines Threaten Operations Over Fuel Prices
On March 30, 2026, domestic airline owners in Nigeria, represented by the Airline Owners Association of Nigeria, issued a warning about potentially halting operations if the price of aviation fuel, known as Jet A1, is not reduced from its current rate of ₦3,300 per liter. This price has risen significantly from ₦900 per liter on February 28, 2026, marking an astronomical increase of 300%.
The letter, addressed to Mr. Clement Isong, Executive Secretary of the Major Energy Market Association of Nigeria, highlights the unsustainable burden this price increase places on airlines, which are struggling to cover operational costs. Alhaji Abdulmunaf Yunusa, the association's president, emphasized that the arbitrary increase has already forced airlines to ground operations as of March 13, 2026, unless the situation changes immediately.
The airlines are calling for a proportionate adjustment of jet fuel prices to reflect international market realities.
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