FG Urges Airlines to Halt Fare Hikes Amid Fuel Price Surge

The Federal Government of Nigeria, represented by Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, has called on domestic airlines to refrain from increasing airfares in light of a significant 300% rise in the price of Jet A1 aviation fuel. As of February 28, 2026, the price of Jet A1 fuel has escalated to N3,300 per liter from N900 per liter.

Keyamo emphasized that any fare increase could impose significant hardship on travelers, potentially depress demand, and limit access to air transport for various segments of the Nigerian population. He also warned that airlines should reconsider plans to suspend flight operations, as such actions could disrupt critical logistics networks and erode public confidence in the aviation sector.

The government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is committed to ongoing reforms in the aviation sector, which is deemed essential for national security and economic integration. A high-level stakeholder meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2026, in Abuja to address these issues.