Airlines Threaten Grounding Flights in Seven Days Over 270% Jet Fuel Hike
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have given jet fuel suppliers a seven-day ultimatum to review soaring aviation fuel prices or face a nationwide shutdown. Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema told reporters that while global jet fuel costs have risen by about 70%, Nigerian carriers are facing an increase of nearly 270%. He warned that if no drastic action is taken within 48 hours, “no airline in this country will fly in the next seven days.” The federal government, led by the Minister of Aviation, has intervened to avert a strike. President Tinubu is reportedly considering waiving debts owed by airlines to cushion the impact. At ₦3,300 per litre, operators say fuel costs now threaten to halt services or force significant ticket price hikes, leaving many passengers bracing for higher fares or cancelled flights.
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