Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
Sky-High Turbulence: Kenya Airways Hit by 72% Jet Fuel Price Surge
By TechShots Studio
Kenya Airways reported a 72% jump in fuel costs during the first half of the year, driven by ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East. Fuel now accounts for up to 50% of the carrier's total operating expenses. Combined with supply chain delays for aircraft maintenance and spare parts, the surge is severely squeezing revenues and overall profitability.