BTS: U.S. Airlines Jet Fuel Usage Up 19.5% in March

SECAUCUS, NJ (DTN) – U.S. scheduled service airlines consumed 19.5% more fuel in March than in February, according to data released Wednesday (5/6) by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.

Jet fuel consumed by airlines in March totaled 1.615 billion gallons compared to 1.352 billion gallons in February. Consumption rose 0.4% year-on-year from the 1.609 billion gallons used in March 2025.

Total fuel expenditure for the airlines rose to $5.06 billion in March from $3.23 billion in February. This spending increased by 30.4% compared to the $3.88 billion recorded in March 2025.

The average price of $3.13 per gallon in March was 31% higher than the February rate. This price increased by 30% year-on-year from the $2.41 paid during March 2025.