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Jet Fuel Prices Surge Amid Market Turmoil, Duffy Says

4/8/2026

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  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says jet fuel price surge is short-term, driven by market conditions and U.S.-Iran conflict.
  • Duffy asserts President Donald Trump’s policies reduced U.S. reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Duffy says fuel stability should ease costs for families facing rising airline prices.
  • United Airlines has increased baggage fees, and CEO Scott Kirby warns some airlines may not survive the crisis amid a Department of Homeland Security shutdown.