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Rising jet-fuel costs, a major expense after labor, can compress margins absent offsetting fare increases; lack of hedging reduces cost visibility and increases downside risk on earnings.
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Southwest arranged a first-of-its-kind jet-fuel shipment from Texas to California to relieve West Coast supply tightness amid volatile pricing tied to Iran-related tensions and shipping disruptions. The development highlights rising fuel costs that lifted Q2 expenses by about $900 million year over year and could pressure carrier margins in coming quarters as demand holds and fares rise.
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