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Haj 2026 airfare jumps Rs 10000 per pilgrim as ATF prices surge worldwide
Economy
Published on 30 April 2026
Govt says pilgrims are shielded, but opposition disagrees
Haj 2026 airfare will rise by about Rs 10,000 per pilgrim as global Aviation Turbine Fuel prices spike. The Haj Committee of India negotiated to keep the increase to roughly USD 100 per pilgrim, limiting the impact. Still, opposition leaders call the extra charge unjust, while the government says it protected pilgrims from a larger burden.
- Haj 2026 airfare increases by around Rs 10,000 per pilgrim
- The rise is linked to a global jump in aviation turbine fuel prices
- Haj Committee negotiations reportedly capped the increase to about USD 100
- Opposition criticizes the additional fee despite government reassurance
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