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UPDATED May 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Apr 30, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Jet fuel price surge could raise wildfire response costs
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Rising jet fuel prices tied to the Iran war may increase wildfire firefighting aircraft costs by tens of millions this summer.
WHO: United States firefighting aircraft operators
WHAT: Potential increase in wildfire firefighting aircraft operating costs
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: The Iran war nearly doubled jet fuel prices.
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