The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) said Tuesday the passenger fuel surcharge for domestic and international flights will stay at Level 4 for the fifth consecutive month in December.
Under Level 4, the fuel surcharge for domestic flights will range from P117 to P342, depending on distance, while international flights may see a surcharge between P385.70 and P2,867.82.
For cargo fuel, airlines are permitted to charge P0.60 to P1.76 per kilogram for domestic flights and P1.98 to P14.74 per kg for international flights, all under Level 4.
The CAB said the Level 4 rates will be effective for the period covering Oct. 1 to 31.
The airline fuel surcharge is an optional fee imposed and collected by carriers to recover fuel costs and offset losses caused by increases in fuel prices.
Airlines wishing to impose or collect the surcharge should file an application with the CAB on or before the effectivity period, with rates not exceeding the maximum stated level.
According to the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Jet Fuel Price Monitor, the average jet fuel price was $97.87 per barrel as of Nov. 14 2025, down 1.4 percent from the price in the same period last year.
