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U.S. Airlines Saw Jet Fuel Prices More Than Double In March As Iran War Raged

Airlines spent over $1.7 billion more in jet fuel in March compared to February.

U.S. airlines saw jet fuel prices more than double in March as the war in Iran raged on, according to new data from the U.S. government.

The Bureau of Transportation Statistics noted that airlines spent $5.06 billion in jet fuel in March, compared to $3.23 billion in February. They also used 19.5% more fuel than the previous month. Cost per gallon was up almost 31% compared to February.

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