BTS: U.S. Airlines Jet Fuel Usage Up 19.5% in March


   
Barani Krishnan
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   SECAUCUS, NJ (DTN) - U.S. scheduled service airlines consumed 19.5% more 
fuel in March than in February, according to data released Wednesday (5/6) by 
the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

   Jet fuel consumed by airlines in March totaled 1.615 billion gallons 
compared to 1.352 billion gallons in February. Consumption rose 0.4% 
year-on-year from the 1.609 billion gallons used in March 2025.

   Total fuel expenditure for the airlines rose to $5.06 billion in March from 
$3.23 billion in February. This spending increased by 30.4% compared to the 
$3.88 billion recorded in March 2025.

   The average price of $3.13 per gallon in March was 31% higher than the 
February rate. This price increased by 30% year-on-year from the $2.41 paid 
during March 2025.




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