# Rising fuel costs cut Delta’s profit outlook despite strong demand

https://mins.news/en/item/93816

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-09 20:17 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/9/rising-fuel-costs-slashed-deltas-profit-outlook-despite-strong-demand?traffic_source=rss

> Delta expects annual fuel expenses to rise by $6bn as fuel prices surge amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. Despite strong demand, the airline lowered its 2026 adjusted earnings-per-share forecast to $5.10–$5.60, from $6.50–$7.50.

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