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To shield domestic airlines from extreme geopolitical fuel price volatility, the Union Cabinet approved a ten thousand crore rupee Aviation Turbine Fuel price stabilisation fund. Structured as interest-free advances to oil marketing companies, this revolving fund mandates airlines to procure fuel exclusively from participating companies. The intervention prevents abrupt airfare spikes and ensures operational continuity during global supply disruptions.
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