Singapore has postponed the rollout of its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) levy, citing a sharp rise in jet fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, The Nation reported.
The levy, which was initially set to apply to ticket bookings from April 1, 2026, will now take effect for bookings made from October 1, 2026. It will apply to flights departing Singapore from January 1, 2027 onwards.
The policy will cover passenger, cargo and business aviation flights leaving the country.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore said the delay is intended to ease the burden on passengers and the aviation sector at a time of rising energy costs.
Despite the revised timeline, Singapore has maintained its sustainability targets. Flights departing the country are still expected to use SAF at a 1 percent blend from 2027, increasing to between 3 percent and 5 percent by 2030.
Authorities also confirmed that the voluntary SAF trial launched earlier this year will continue as planned.
Officials described the move as a practical adjustment to current market conditions, stressing that it does not signal any shift away from the country’s long-term plan to reduce emissions in the aviation sector.
