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Fuel
Delta Air Lines Fuel increased by 15.2% to $2.74B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 13.8%, from $2.41B to $2.74B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Fuel shows an upward trend with a 14.9% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 8, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher energy prices or increased traffic volume, while a decrease reflects lower fuel prices or improved fuel efficiency.
Detailed definition
The direct expense incurred for diesel fuel used to power locomotives and other rail equipment. It is highly sensitive t...
Peer comparison
A standard variable cost for all freight railroads, often managed through fuel surcharges.
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other_fuel_costsHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.49B | $1.55B | $1.58B | $2.09B | $3.22B | $3.32B | $2.85B | $2.68B | $2.52B | $2.94B | $2.94B | $2.60B | $2.81B | $2.75B | $2.41B | $2.41B | $2.46B | $2.57B | $2.38B | $2.74B |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.4% | +1.6% | +32.7% | +54.1% | +2.9% | -14.1% | -6.1% | -6.0% | +16.7% | +0.2% | -11.7% | +8.3% | -2.3% | -12.3% | +0.0% | +2.0% | +4.6% | -7.4% | +15.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +116.7% | +113.8% | +80.7% | +27.9% | -21.9% | -11.5% | +3.2% | -2.9% | +11.8% | -6.4% | -18.1% | -7.2% | -12.6% | -6.4% | -1.2% | +13.8% |
Range$1.49B – $3.32B
CAGR+13.7%
Avg YoY Growth+17.5%
Median YoY Growth-2.1%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline | $2.41B | $2.46B | $2.57B | $2.38B | $2.74B |
| Total | $2.41B | $2.46B | $2.57B | $2.38B | $2.74B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Delta Air Lines's fuel?
- Delta Air Lines (DAL) reported fuel of $2.74B in Q1 2026.
- How has Delta Air Lines's fuel changed year-over-year?
- Delta Air Lines's fuel increased by 13.8% year-over-year, from $2.41B to $2.74B.
- What is the long-term trend for Delta Air Lines's fuel?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Delta Air Lines's fuel has grown at a 14.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.63B to $9.82B.
- What does fuel mean?
- The total cost of fuel consumed by the company's fleet.