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Indonesian domestic flight fuel surcharge adjustments

Overview

Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has adjusted the maximum fuel surcharge allowed for scheduled domestic commercial flights in response to fluctuations in aviation turbine fuel (avtur) prices.

In early August 2026, the ministry reduced the fuel surcharge cap to 30 percent of the upper fare limit following a drop in the national average avtur price to Rp 21,892 per litre. Director General of Air Transport Lukman Laisa stated the adjustment was intended to maintain passenger affordability while ensuring airline operational sustainability.

By September 2026, the cap was increased to 40 percent after avtur prices rose by 6.5 percent, reaching an average of Rp 23,315 per litre. PT Pertamina Patra Niaga implemented these price adjustments across several major airports, including Soekarno-Hatta, Juanda, Sultan Hasanuddin, and Kualanamu. At Soekarno-Hatta, prices rose from Rp 21,102 per litre in August to Rp 22,471 per litre in September.

While the 40 percent cap serves as the new ceiling to help airlines manage fluctuating costs, critics have noted that the scale of the surcharge increase may disproportionately impact ticket prices. Under these regulations, airlines retain the discretion to set fares below the established ceilings based on their individual business strategies.

Entities

Indonesia · Ministry of Transportation (Indonesia) · Ministry of Transportation · Garuda Indonesia · InJourney Airports

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Flight operations at Kualanamu International Airport returned to normal on September 2 following volcanic activity. majalahindonesia.id · www.matamata.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mount Sinabung's volcanic ash cloud reached an altitude of 14,000 feet. majalahindonesia.id · www.matamata.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The North Sumatra Deputy Governor has urged Garuda Indonesia to restore the Kualanamu–Nias flight route. dailypost.id · dnaberita.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The maximum fuel surcharge for scheduled domestic commercial air transport has been increased to 40 percent. ekbis.harianjogja.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Airlines retain the authority to set fuel surcharges below the 40 percent cap based on market conditions. ekbis.harianjogja.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The average price of avtur was recorded at Rp23,315 per liter as of September 1, 2026. ekbis.harianjogja.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Avtur prices increased by approximately 6.5 percent compared to the previous period. ekbis.harianjogja.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The temporary airport closure resulted in 45 flight cancellations and 6 rescheduled flights. www.matamata.com

Timeline

5 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Indonesia avtur prices rise, triggering higher flight fuel surcharge limits
Indonesia's avtur prices have increased for September 2026, prompting the Ministry of Transportation to raise the maximum domestic flight fuel surcharge limit from 30% to 40%.
10 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
Indonesia raises domestic flight fuel surcharge cap to 40%
Indonesia raises the domestic flight fuel surcharge cap to 40% amid rising avtur prices, while Kualanamu airport recovers from flight disruptions caused by Mount Sinabung's volcanic activity.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Indonesia Cuts Airline Fuel Surcharge Cap as Avtur Prices Fall
Indonesia's transport ministry caps domestic airline fuel surcharges at 30% after avtur prices fell to Rp 21,892/L, aiming for affordable tickets and airline sustainability.

Sources

antaranews.com · beautynury.com · cnbcindonesia.com · dailypost.id · dnaberita.com · harianjogja.com · jurnas.com · katadata.co.id · majalahindonesia.id · matamata.com · prohaba.tribunnews.com · viva.co.id

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