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United Airlines CEO: Fuel Costs Could Spike Ticket Prices

3/16/2026

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned rising jet fuel costs could raise airline ticket prices.
He said the surge is linked to tensions in the Middle East, including the US-Israeli conflict in Iran.
This has disrupted oil routes and pushed global crude prices higher.
In California, regular gasoline averaged $5.509 per gallon, and Cathay Pacific has already implemented fuel surcharges.

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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby warned rising jet fuel costs could raise airline ticket prices.
He said the surge is linked to tensions in the Middle East, including the US-Israeli conflict in Iran.
This has disrupted oil routes and pushed global crude prices higher.
In California, regular gasoline averaged $5.509 per gallon, and Cathay Pacific has already implemented fuel surcharges.