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Airline fuel costs jump 78 percent in past year amid war with Iran
U.S. airline fuel costs increased by 78% year-over-year in April, reaching $6.5 billion, as the war in Iran entered its 100th day. The Bureau of Transportation Statistics reported a 26% monthly rise compared to March 2023.
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