New government data released Monday shows U.S. airlines spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April.
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New government data released Monday shows U.S. airlines spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April.
New government data released Monday shows U.S. airlines spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April. U.S. airlines spent more than $6 billion on jet fuel in April, up 78% from a year earlier despite using slightly less fuel, government data released Monday showed. Meanwhile, the airline industry's top global trade group warned that soaring energy costs could nearly halve profits in 2026.
The Seattle Times reported the story as "US carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half." Washington Times reported the story as "U.S. carriers spent $6.5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in half."
3 sources have covered this story, including The Seattle Times, Washington Times and The Independent. The earliest reporting in the cluster landed about 1 day ago.
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