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Ryanair sees jet fuel costs remaining high for 12–18 months, pressuring margins

Oct 8, 2026, 6:05 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Higher jet-fuel costs compress airline margins in the near term unless charges are passed through or offset by hedging or efficiency gains; similar dynamics have pressured airline equities when energy prices rise (e.g., 2008-2010 fuel spikes).

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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary warned that jet fuel costs will remain elevated for 12–18 months, though he does not foresee fuel supply shortfalls. This creates a near-term margin headwind for Ryanair and similar airlines, contingent on how effectively costs can be passed to customers or mitigated via hedging and efficiency gains.

Jet fuel costs likely stay high 12-18 months, says Ryanair CEO.
No fuel supply disruption expected despite higher costs.
Profit margins may erode if costs aren’t fully passed through.
Market sentiment may be sensitive to ongoing energy-price trajectory.

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