Indian Hajj pilgrims to pay ₹10,000 more as aviation fuel prices rise amid US-Iran war

A circular issued by Hajj Committee of India said each Hajj pilgrim from India will have to pay an additional ₹10,000. The decision was taken due to pressing requests from airlines for revision of base fare after a sharp rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices, it said. The committee asked selected pilgrims to deposit the extra amount by May 15.