Air Cargo Carriers Request Trump Administration for Jet Fuel Tax Relief

A group of American air cargo carriers, including Amerijet and Atlas Air via the National Air Carrier Association (NACA), is urging the Trump administration to suspend federal excise taxes on commercial aviation fuel due to rising jet fuel prices caused by Middle East tensions. The request comes as global oil supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz have driven up costs across the industry, affecting both cargo and passenger carriers.

By Glenn Taylor Tue, May 19, 2026 at 8:19 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Air Cargo Carriers Request Trump Administration for Jet Fuel Tax Relief

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