U.S. Department of Transportation reports 56% increase in airline jet fuel costs from February to March
The U.S. Department of Transportation released data showing that major U.S. airlines spent $5.06 billion on jet fuel in March, a 56% increase and $1.8 billion jump from February's $3.23 billion expenditure. The price per gallon rose from $2.39 to $3.13. The Washington Examiner attributes the increase to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and links it to Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy, while Reuters reports the same DOT figures without attributing causation.
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This event sits in the top 45% of divergence this week. 3 outlets covered it, splitting into 3 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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