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Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge

Despite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.

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What happened Despite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.
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CenterThai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge

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Right / center-rightAustralia Turns to China for Emergency Jet Fuel

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Bangkok PostNews report · May 22, 6:25 PM

Thai airlines grapple with jet fuel surge

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Despite increased airfares, airlines have been unable to absorb rising jet fuel costs during the summer period, with this expense increasing from 30-35% of operational costs to 60% in May.

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RealClearEnergyNews report · May 22, 3:07 PM

Australia Turns to China for Emergency Jet Fuel

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Tsvetana Paraskova, Oil Price Australia has secured three shipments of jet fuel from China, and more are expected in the coming months as Australia is scrambling to ensure its fuel supply...

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