The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) issued a directive on Saturday to airlines operating within the country, instructing them to depart with the minimum necessary fuel due to supply limitations caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
In a recent Notice to Airmen (Notam), the PAA highlighted disruptions in the availability of jet fuel A-1 as a result of the current situation in the Middle East.
This advisory is prompted by the regional circumstances that have impacted the supply of jet fuel A-1, necessitating precautionary measures for flight operations.
Consequently, airlines have been urged to secure as much jet fuel as feasible from international airports.
The Notam concerning jet fuel supply will remain valid until March 31, as stated by the PAA.
Pakistan increases jet fuel price for commercial aircrafts
During the Middle East conflict, concerns regarding supply chain disruptions among airlines, have arisen just days after Pakistan increased the price of jet fuel used by commercial aircraft.
The price was raised by Rs154 per litre, marking one of the most significant hikes in recent years.
Following this adjustment, jet fuel prices escalated from Rs188.93 to an unprecedented Rs342.37 per litre, representing an increase of approximately 82%.
In a separate announcement, the PAA released a Notam regarding commercial flight operations at Islamabad and Lahore airports for March 16.
The authority indicated a temporary closure of six sectors within the Lahore Flight Information Region on that date.
Commercial aircraft will be prohibited from landing or taking off at Islamabad International Airport between 8:30 am and 10:30 am on March 16.
Additionally, the notice instructed aircraft captains to ensure they have extra fuel reserves, indicating that flights already airborne during the restricted timeframe may need to enter holding patterns prior to landing at Islamabad airport.
Airline ticket prices likely to climb ahead of Eid ul Fitr
Earlier, a report by a private TV channel revealed that both domestic and international airlines will increase ticket prices by 20 to 30 percent.
This price hike may take effect within the next one to two days for flights to both domestic and international locations.
The increase is occurring in advance of Eid ul Fitr 2026, a time when many individuals travel home to reunite with their families.
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