U.S. aviation fuel prices increased for the fourth consecutive month in October, according to new data released Tuesday by iFlightPlanner. The national average for full-service 100LL reached $7.85 per gallon, up 10 cents or 1.3% from September. Self-service 100LL averaged $6.82 per gallon, an increase of 15 cents or 2.3%.
Jet A prices also continued rising, reaching a national full-service average of $8.66 per gallon, up 30 cents or 3.6% from September.
Both fuels reached new six-month highs after previous increases in July, August and September. The Lower 48 average for full-service Jet A climbed to $8.60 per gallon, an increase of 29 cents.
Self-Service and Alternative Fuels
Self-service 100LL was still around 13% less expensive than full-service fuel nationwide. The difference averaged $1.03 per gallon in October, which represents savings of about $41 for a 40-gallon purchase.
Alternative aviation fuels also posted increases during the month. Self-service UL94 averaged $7.87 per gallon, up 19 cents or 2.5%, while automotive gasoline (mogas) climbed 17 cents to $5.79 per gallon. Both fuels remain available at a relatively limited number of airports, and prices vary by region.
Longer-Term Price Trends
Since May, full-service 100LL prices have increased 36 cents per gallon, or 4.8%, while Jet A climbed 59 cents or 7.3%. Nationwide full-service prices are up 22.1% for 100LL and 35.1% for Jet A since February.
October pricing figures were compiled from retail prices reported across 3,367 FBOs and fuel service providers across the U.S.
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