Rising jet fuel prices likely to add tens of millions to wildfire-fighting costs

Jet fuel prices in the United States have nearly doubled amid the Iran war, and that surge is expected to raise the cost of firefighting aircraft operations this summer by tens of millions of dollars, the article said.

The piece said higher fuel costs increase the operating expenses for air tankers, helicopters and other aircraft used to fight wildfires.

The article said the added expense will come as fire season approaches, when demand for aerial firefighting resources typically rises.

The original article included a photograph credited to Justin Sullivan.

Source: Original Article