TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwan carriers will raise fuel surcharges by more than 157% starting April 7 due to rising global oil prices driven by the Iran War.

Speaking at a Legislative Yuan Transportation Committee session, Civil Aviation Administration Director Ho Shu-ping (何淑萍) said that due to the recent sharp rise in aviation fuel prices, fuel surcharges on international passenger flights departing Taiwan will be increased, per CNA. Short-haul surcharges will rise from NT$563 (US$17.50) to NT$1,448, while long-haul surcharges will increase from NT$1,464 to NT$3,766.

Although domestic flights do not have separate fuel surcharges, Ho said a mechanism exists to adjust ticket prices if CPC fuel prices rise for three consecutive months. When fuel prices reach this threshold, domestic fares will increase by an average of NT$97, with the Civil Aviation Operation Fund covering part of the increase on routes connecting Taiwan proper and outlying islands.

Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai (陳世凱) said that rising fuel costs have put financial pressure on local airlines, and the announced surcharge hikes are intended to help offset that burden. 

Ho said that airlines have been instructed to clearly inform passengers, travel agencies, freight forwarders, and cargo owners to fulfill their notification responsibilities and reduce potential disputes.