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Ryanair chief warns of steep airfare hikes if elevated oil prices persist
CNBC reports that high jet fuel expenses could push up flight costs if crude prices stay elevated.
The short version
- Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warned that travelers could face substantial ticket price increases if oil prices remain high.[CNBC]
- Rising energy costs driven by Middle East tensions kept Brent crude above $100 per barrel, while jet fuel prices surged 90% above the prior year's average.[CNBC]
- While second-quarter pricing is projected to dip modestly, fare trends for the December and March quarters remain unresolved.[CNBC]
Key facts
- Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warned of substantial airfare increases if oil prices remain elevated.[CNBC]
- Brent crude held above $100 per barrel amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.[CNBC]
- Jet fuel reached $171 per barrel for the week ending Sept. 4, climbing 90% above the prior year's average.[CNBC]
- Ryanair's first-quarter profit dropped 34% after the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war delayed customer bookings.[CNBC]
What remains uncertain
- Future pricing for the December and March quarters remains entirely uncertain according to Ryanair leadership.[CNBC]
Sources
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