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US airlines spent over $6B on monthly fuel in May amid Iran war — up 84% from year ago
U.S. airlines spent $6.66 billion on jet fuel in May 2026, an 84% increase from the same period in the previous year. The spending surge occurred amid the Iran war, which contributed to rising fuel costs.
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- Airline fuel costs jump 78 percent in past year amid war with Iran