BTS: U.S. Airlines Jet Fuel Usage Up 8.8% in December


   
Barani Krishnan
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   SECAUCUS, NJ (DTN) - U.S. scheduled service airlines consumed 8.8% more fuel 
in December than in November, according to data released Thursday (2/5) by the 
Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

   Jet fuel consumed by airlines in December totaled 1.614 billion gallons 
compared to 1.483 billion gallons in November. Consumption rose 1.1% 
year-on-year from the 1.597 billion gallons used in December 2024.

   Total fuel expenditure for the airlines rose to $3.74 billion in December 
from $3.59 billion in November. This spending increased by 0.7% compared to the 
$3.71 billion recorded in December 2024.

   The average price of $2.32 per gallon in December was 4.2% lower than the 
November rate. This price decreased by 0.4% year-on-year from the $2.33 paid 
during December 2024.




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