India's largest airline, IndiGo, will begin charging its customers a "fuel surcharge" starting today, owing to the "substantial rise in fuel prices following the ongoing geopolitical issues in the Middle East.""Aviation Turbine Fuel represents a significant share of airlines' operating cost. This sudden steep increase will have a material Impact on all airlines' cost and network, including Indigo's," the company had previously said in a statement, explaining the surcharge.



It will now charge an extra Rs 425 to Rs 2300 ($4.59 to $24.85, or €4 to €21.73), depending on the flight. The surcharge for all domestic flights will be Rs 425.IndiGo currently dominates India's domestic aviation with a 65% market share, according to data regularly released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. However, it is not the only Indian airline to make this move.



Earlier this week, Air India and Air India Express implemented a similar surcharge on their flight tickets. For domestic flights and routes within the subcontinent, the airlines will charge Rs 399 ($4.31, € 3.77) more. For flights to and from West Asia, the surcharge will be $10.