The global fuel consumption by commercial airlines increased each year since 2009 and reached an all-time high of 95 billion gallons in 2019. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the fuel consumption dropped to only 52 billion gallons in 2020. As of 2021, commercial airlines increased their fuel consumption, which was forecast to rise to 92 and 99 billion gallons in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
Total fuel consumption of commercial airlines worldwide between 2005 and 2023, with a forecast for 2024
(in billion gallons)
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IATA. (July 1, 2024). Total fuel consumption of commercial airlines worldwide between 2005 and 2023, with a forecast for 2024 (in billion gallons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/655057/fuel-consumption-of-airlines-worldwide/
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IATA. (2024). Total fuel consumption of commercial airlines worldwide between 2005 and 2023, with a forecast for 2024 (in billion gallons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/655057/fuel-consumption-of-airlines-worldwide/
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