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Aviation Fuel Costs Inch Upward Again in July 2026

The cost to fill up aircraft tanks rose across the board in July 2026, with both avgas and Jet A seeing moderate nationwide bumps. According to recent data tracking over 3,000 providers, the national average for full-service 100LL reached $7.51 per gallon, while self-serve avgas ticked up to $6.46. Meanwhile, full-service Jet A saw a steeper climb to $7.80 per gallon. For flight schools and students calculating their hourly budgets, these sustained six-month pricing climbs directly translate to higher wet rates and training costs.

#Avgas#100LL#JetA#FuelPricesvia General Aviation News ↗
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FAA to Release Updated Unleaded Avgas Transition Roadmap

The FAA intends to release an updated transition timeline for phasing out 100LL in favor of unleaded aviation fuel. While the national target for eliminating lead emissions remains set for 2030, agency officials emphasized at AirVenture that safety will dictate the schedule rather than arbitrary deadlines. Federal mandates currently prohibit most obligated airports from banning 100LL sales until a certified replacement is locally available. For flight schools and aircraft owners, this upcoming reset clarifies exactly how and when they will need to adapt their operations for the new fuel landscape.

#FAA#Avgas#Unleaded Fuel#General Aviation#PAGANIvia AVweb ↗