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Singapore Sets Sustainable Aviation Fuel Levy for Departing Flights From 2026

The fee finances centrally procured green jet fuel to meet a 1% blend target at Changi and Seletar.

Overview

  • Passengers will pay S$1 to S$41.60 per ticket based on four distance bands and cabin class, with premium cabins charged four times the economy rate.
  • The levy applies to tickets sold from Apr 1, 2026 for flights departing on or after Oct 1, 2026, and airlines must show it as a separate line item.
  • Levies flow into a statutory SAF fund managed by CAAS, with SAFCo tasked to centrally procure and allocate fuel and environmental attributes.
  • Transit passengers are exempt, and separate charges apply to cargo on a per‑kg basis and to general and business aviation per aircraft size and distance.
  • Announced amounts are lower than earlier estimates due to moderated SAF prices, and CAAS says rates will stay fixed for the 1% target with future reviews tied to higher SAF goals toward 2030.