Recent price volatility at the self-serve pump—at GA airports across the U.S.—has led to uncertainty and a bit of attitude adjustment among pilots seeking to continue flying, whether for a weekend jaunt or in pursuit of business.
And while the price of 100LL has trended upward along with local automotive gasoline prices, a more notable change has registered in the cost of jet-A (along with its road component, truck diesel). It’s now more expensive per gallon than avgas, which means a significant hit to those operators whose turboprop and jet aircraft use the most fuel per hour.
