Economy & Business
A ₹10,000 crore fund to steady jet fuel prices
On 3 June 2026 the Cabinet approved up to ₹10,000 crore as an interest-free advance to keep jet fuel prices stable for Indian airlines.
On 3 June 2026 the Cabinet approved one-time budgetary support of up to ₹10,000 crore, as an interest-free advance to oil marketing companies, to keep aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices stable for scheduled Indian airlines during the price volatility caused by the West Asia crisis. The support covers domestic and international operations and is to be recovered and returned to the Consolidated Fund of India when international ATF prices ease.
Test yourself
Question 1
In June 2026 the Cabinet set up a price stabilisation fund of up to ₹10,000 crore for which fuel?
- ADiesel
- BLPG
- CAviation turbine fuel
- DCNG
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The fund keeps ATF prices stable for scheduled Indian airlines.
It was prompted by fuel price volatility from the West Asia crisis.
- Concept
- ATF price stabilisation
- Typical time
- 50 seconds
- Written from
- pib.gov.in
Question 2
How is the ATF price stabilisation support of June 2026 given to oil marketing companies?
- AAs a grant that is never repaid
- BAs a cut in GST on ATF
- CAs a loan from the Reserve Bank
- DAs an interest-free advance, to be recovered when prices ease
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: D
Explanation
It is an interest-free advance through the Petroleum Ministry's Demands for Grants.
When prices moderate, the money is recovered and returned to the Consolidated Fund of India.
- Concept
- How the ATF fund works
- Typical time
- 65 seconds
- Written from
- pib.gov.in
Question 3
What is the maximum size of the ATF price stabilisation support approved in June 2026?
- A₹1,000 crore
- B₹5,000 crore
- C₹10,000 crore
- D₹25,000 crore
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The one-time support is capped at ₹10,000 crore.
It covers both domestic and international flights of Indian carriers.
- Concept
- ATF fund size
- Typical time
- 50 seconds
- Written from
- pib.gov.in