Singapore Delays SAF Levy Due to Jet-A Price Spike

Soaring prices for jet-A fuel caused by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have prompted the Singapore government to defer a SAF levy that was due to take effect from April 1. On Thursday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced that the start date for the new passenger-based charge will now apply for flights booked from October 1 for departures from Jan 1, 2027.

The SAF levy, which was announced in November 2025, applies to all passengers departing Singapore, as well as cargo shipments and business aviation flights. CAAS said it is maintaining a blending target of 1% SAF usage on flights from Singapore in 2027, with the intention to increase the target to between 3% and 5% by 2030. A voluntary trial that started in February will continue as planned this year.

“Singapore remains firmly committed to aviation decarbonization,” said CAAS director general Han Kok Juan. “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.”

Under the levy, a fee of between S$100 and S$1,040—depending on the distance flown—would be charged for passengers flying on a Bombardier Challenger 650. For a larger Gulfstream G650, the rate would range from between S$190 and S$1,950.