Why Qantas shares hit turbulence in July
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Qantas shares fell in July as Brent crude surged nearly 26% (about $71.55 to $90.12/bbl), highlighting the near-term earnings sensitivity of airlines to fuel prices. With Qantas previously guiding for roughly $2.5bn in fuel spend in the second half of FY2026, a rapid rise in oil directly lifts operating costs and compresses margins, pressuring airline valuations and the broader travel sector.
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Qantas (ASX: QAN) shares slid 6.3% in July 2024, falling from $10.62 to $9.95. Over the same period, Brent crude surged from $71.55 a barrel to $90.12, a jump of nearly 26%. The airline has previously flagged fuel spending of about $2.5 billion in the second half of FY2026. The rapid rise in oil prices feeds directly into higher operating costs for airlines, creating near-term fundamental pressure on Qantas and other aviation stocks.
