Soaring Jet A1 Costs Force Domestic Airlines to Threaten April 30 Shutdown

Strong indications suggest Nigeria’s domestic airlines will halt operations from Thursday, April 30, 2026. Operators say aviation fuel prices have become unbearable and unsustainable. Industry insiders report that Jet A1 costs have surged by over 300 per cent since February. Without decisive government or marketer action, flights may be grounded by the end of this week. In Abuja, the Aviation Minister secured a 30 per cent cut in aviation taxes. Airlines say this gesture falls short of addressing the root problem of runaway fuel prices. The Airline Operators of Nigeria have formally requested tax and fee suspensions for six months, a non-taxable fuel surcharge and credit notes from marketers. They warn the spike threatens jobs and the stability of the aviation sector.

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