Some airlines use futures and options to hedge against price increases. US airlines, which abandoned the practice of hedging, could be hardest hit if war is prolonged. Higher oil prices due to the Iran war are increasing prices of jet fuel, which accounts for a big portion of airlines’ costs. Brent crude oil rose near $100 per barrel on Thursday on worries about disrupted supply. Spot Northwest European jet fuel pr... [5279 chars]
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