In 2025, it is estimated that the cost of fuel accounted for around ** percent of all expenses for commercial airlines worldwide. It is forecast that in 2026 this figure will rise to over ** percent of all expenses for commercial airlines worldwide.Â
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IATA. (July 8, 2026). Fuel costs of airlines worldwide from 2011 to 2025, with a forecast for 2026, as percentage of expenditure [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 24, 2026, from /statistics/591285/aviation-industry-fuel-cost/
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