Airlines cite 300% local manipulation for jet fuel hike, plan shutdown

Airlines cite 300% local manipulation for jet fuel hike, plan shutdown

Say surge in price not sustainable, wants FG’s intervention   The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have issued a formal notice to suspend flight operations nationwide starting Monday, April 20, 2026, citing the unsustainable surge in the price of Jet A1 (aviation fuel). They described the April 20 shutdown as a final plea for government intervention to prevail on marketers and stabilise pricing. At least one airline has already been forced to suspend all operations…

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