Government AffairsAuthorities cite Middle East conflict for pushback to 1 October 2026.

Singapore defers 1 April green fuel levy launch

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Aviation decarbonisation takes a “pragmatic pause” due to the current Middle East conflict, says CAAS.
Aviation decarbonisation takes a “pragmatic pause” due to the current Middle East conflict, says CAAS. Photo Credit: Changi Airport

Singapore has deferred the 1 April rollout of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) levy, with authorities citing the Middle East conflict, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).

The SAF will now apply to tickets and services sold from 1 October 2026, for flights departing from 1 January 2027 – instead of to tickets and services sold from 1 April 2026, for flights departing from 1 October 2026, as announced earlier in November 2025.

“Singapore remains firmly committed to aviation decarbonisation. We are taking a pragmatic pause in view of the current situation. We will continue to work closely with our aviation industry partners and monitor global developments,” said Han Kok Juan, director-general of the CAAS.

Under the new scheme, travellers will pay a surcharge depending on their flight’s distance and cabin class.

The lowest levy will be applied to economy flights within Southeast Asia (US$0.75), in contrast to the highest tiered premium flights to the Americas (about US$32).

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