New U.S. government data released on Monday shows American airlines spend about $6.5 billion on jet fuel in April. Multiple outlets report the figure is more than $6 billion and represents a sharp year-over-year increase, with one source citing a rise of about 78% compared with April a year earlier. The same reporting indicates airlines use slightly less fuel than in the prior year, suggesting higher fuel costs rather than higher consumption are driving the increase. Separately, the airline industry’s main global trade group warns that soaring energy prices could substantially reduce earnings. One outlet says the group’s forecast for global airline profits in 2026 is cut by nearly half, attributing the change to the impact of higher fuel and energy costs. Taken together, the reports point to a near-term pressure on airline finances from elevated jet fuel expenses while also highlighting expectations that energy costs may weigh heavily on industry profitability into 2026. No additional figures beyond the reported U.S. fuel spending and the general scale of the global profit forecast cut are provided in the excerpts.