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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Business
Debbie Carlson

US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say

a plane in the sky
An American Eagle Embraer E175LR plane, operated by Republic Airways, approaches Reagan National airport on 13 May in Washington DC. Photograph: Al Drago/Getty Images

Even if a lasting ceasefire between the US and Iran lowers oil prices, travelers hoping to snag cheaper airfare should buckle their seatbelts and expect continued turbulence.

US domestic airfares are 26.5% higher than a year ago, according to June’s consumer price index data, and analysts say prices globally are up 25-30% compared with 2025.

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