Oman Air Cargo will implement a Fuel Surcharge and a War Risk Surcharge across its cargo network starting 18 March 2026, due to ongoing volatility in global aviation fuel markets and increasing insurance costs for operations in conflict-affected areas.
The measures are intended to help offset increasing operating expenses driven by fluctuating fuel prices and the higher insurance and security costs associated with the current global operating environment.
Surcharge structure by Oman Air Cargo
Under the new structure by Oman Air Cargo, the War Risk Surcharge will be applied on a per-kilogram basis, calculated using the chargeable weight stated on the Master Air Waybill for each shipment. The surcharge reflects the additional risk coverage and operational safeguards required when operating in or around regions considered to have elevated security risks.
Meanwhile, the Fuel Surcharge will be determined using the US Gulf Coast Jet A1 price per gallon, based on data published by the US Energy Information Administration. Oman Air Cargo stated that the surcharge will be reviewed on a weekly basis to reflect movements in global jet fuel prices and ensure alignment with prevailing market conditions.
Both surcharges will apply to all cargo shipments originating from, destined for, or transiting through the Oman Air Cargo network, impacting customers across its international freight operations.
Oman Air Cargo stated that it will closely monitor developments in global fuel markets, insurance costs, and geopolitical conditions, and will keep the surcharges under regular review, adjusting them where necessary to reflect changes in the broader operating environment. The carrier added that it remains committed to maintaining reliable cargo services while adapting to evolving cost pressures affecting the global air freight industry.
