US airlines spent over $6 billion on monthly fuel in May, up 84% from year ago
U.S. airlines have spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May, marking the second consecutive month that fuel costs have exceeded $6 billion, according to recent government data.
This figure for May represents an 84% increase compared to the same month a year ago.
In April, airlines spent $6.47 billion on fuel, as reported by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
The increased spending on fuel year-over-year has been primarily driven by higher jet fuel prices rather than a significant rise in consumption by airlines.
In May, U.S. carriers utilized 1.627 billion gallons of fuel, which is a 0.6% decrease from May 2025.
Consumption in April was also slightly lower compared to the previous year.
The average price paid by airlines for fuel in May was $4.09 per gallon, slightly down from $4.11 in April but significantly higher than the $2.21 paid in May 2025, according to the agency.
Airlines globally have responded to the surge in fuel prices by increasing fares and fees and adjusting flight schedules.
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