Singapore Introduces World’s First Green Fuel Levy:
Singapore has become the first country in the world to introduce a Green Fuel Levy on air passengers departing from the country, starting next year.The revenue generated will be used for the centralised purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to help the aviation industry cut emissions.The aviation sector produces 1.2% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet SAF, despite being a promise, remains costly and scarce, forming only 0.3% of global jet fuel in 2024.SAF is an alternative to conventional jet fuel, produced from non-petroleum feedstocks like agricultural waste, municipal solid waste, forestry residues, and waste oils.It can be blended (10–50%) with Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) without modifications to aircraft engines or existing airport infrastructure.
