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Fuel
United Airlines Holdings Fuel increased by 4.0% to $3.04B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.6%, from $2.70B to $3.04B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Fuel shows an upward trend with a 18.6% 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 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 22, 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 | $1.23B | $1.71B | $1.96B | $2.23B | $3.81B | $3.76B | $3.32B | $3.17B | $2.82B | $3.34B | $3.32B | $2.95B | $3.13B | $2.99B | $2.68B | $2.70B | $2.78B | $3.00B | $2.92B | $3.04B |
| QoQ Change | — | +38.8% | +14.7% | +13.7% | +70.9% | -1.5% | -11.7% | -4.3% | -11.2% | +18.5% | -0.8% | -10.9% | +6.1% | -4.5% | -10.6% | +0.9% | +2.7% | +8.0% | -2.5% | +4.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +209.3% | +119.6% | +69.1% | +42.3% | -26.0% | -11.0% | -0.1% | -6.9% | +11.1% | -10.4% | -19.3% | -8.6% | -11.4% | +0.1% | +9.2% | +12.6% |
Range$1.23B – $3.81B
CAGR+21.0%
Avg YoY Growth+23.7%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is United Airlines Holdings's fuel?
- United Airlines Holdings (UAL) reported fuel of $3.04B in Q1 2026.
- How has United Airlines Holdings's fuel changed year-over-year?
- United Airlines Holdings's fuel increased by 12.6% year-over-year, from $2.70B to $3.04B.
- What is the long-term trend for United Airlines Holdings's fuel?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), United Airlines Holdings's fuel has grown at a 18.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.76B to $11.40B.
- What does fuel mean?
- The total cost of fuel consumed by the company's fleet.