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

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.