markets · 13 Apr 2026
What Happened
Jet fuel hedging ratios vary wildly across US carriers. Some are locked in cheap. Others are paying spot. Here's who's exposed — and what it means for your fare.
Key Takeaways
Jet fuel is 20–30% of airline operating costs
WTI crude crossed $100 on April 11, 2026
Unhedged carriers pay spot price — every dollar counts
📈 Market Impact
Carriers with strong hedges locked in below $80/barrel insulate earnings through Q3 and may even gain market share if weaker rivals pull back capacity.
Background
Unhedged carriers face an immediate cost shock of $15–25 per barrel above their budget assumptions, compressing margins that were already thin heading into summer.
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