US lawmakers weigh aviation fuel cost increase from Iran war in fiscal 2027 defense hearing

US lawmakers weigh aviation fuel cost increase from Iran war in fiscal 2027 defense hearing

After the nationwide average of fuel prices increased significantly due to the war in Iran, U.S. lawmakers are grappling with its effects on aviation fuel ahead of approval for fiscal year 2027’s National Defense Authorization Act request.A portion of the U.S. Air Force’s budget is set aside for the purchase of aviation fuel based on a predicted fuel price and an increase in flying hours for fiscal 2027, but that cost was estimated and submitted…