This is how much airlines pay to fuel planes as oil tops $100 a barrel, and what that means for airfare

"The price to fill commercial jetliners has nearly doubled as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. It costs about $340,000 to fully fuel an Airbus A380, an increase of about 61% from pre-war levels."

"JP Morgan analysts said they expect oil to cost "in the low $100s" per barrel through 2026."

The cost to fully fuel commercial jetliners has nearly doubled due to the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. Fully fueling an Airbus A380 costs about $340,000, an increase of about 61% from pre-war levels. Oil price expectations remain high, with JP Morgan analysts expecting oil to cost “in the low $100s” per barrel through 2026. Higher oil prices increase airline operating costs because fuel is a major expense. Airlines can manage exposure through fuel hedging, which helps stabilize costs when market prices rise. The Strait of Hormuz is a key chokepoint in oil trade, so disruptions can tighten supply and push prices upward.

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