Associated Press
• Rio Yamat
U.S. airlines’ April 2026 jet-fuel bill jumps to ~$6.5B as Strait of Hormuz remains shut
BTS data shows U.S. carriers spent nearly $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April, with fuel costs up 26.2% versus March and up 78% year over year as the Strait of Hormuz stays closed. The spike lifted costs even as carriers used less fuel overall.
