India draft SAF mandate would raise airline fuel costs
In short
India’s draft aviation policy would require 1% green fuel in jet fuel from 2027 and 5% by 2030. The fuel is said to cost two to three times more than normal jet fuel.
That could raise costs for airlines, especially as the target rises.
What the reporting says
India’s draft green aviation policy would require 1% sustainable aviation fuel in jet fuel from 2027, rising to 5% by 2030. The report says the fuel costs two to three times more than conventional jet fuel, so analysts expect an initial hit to airlines that gets larger as the mandate increases.
Why it matters
India’s draft policy would require sustainable aviation fuel to make up 1% of jet fuel from 2027 and 5% by 2030, according to the summary. Because the fuel is described as costing two to three times more, airlines may face higher operating costs, with the impact likely increasing over time.