Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:38am on 14 Mar 2026,Saturday India
Akasa Air has announced a fuel surcharge on domestic and international flight tickets starting March 15 as rising oil prices strain the aviation sector. The increase comes amid global energy market volatility triggered by the Iran–Israel war 2026, which has disrupted crude oil and LPG supply routes. Meanwhile, the Indian naval vessel INS Shivalik is escorting an LPG tanker carrying about 55,000 tonnes of cargo—roughly equivalent to nearly one day of India’s LPG imports. Authorities are closely monitoring energy supplies as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten global shipping and fuel availability. (PC: The Hindu)
