Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday, May 8, announced that the state government will bear the additional financial burden faced by Haj pilgrims this year due to enhanced air fares.​ Flagging off buses carrying Haj pilgrims at the Haj House, the Chief Minister said that fuel prices had increased due to the prevailing crisis in West Asia and, consequently, air travel fares had also increased.​ Haj 2026 pilgrims are facing an additional Rs 10,000 charge, primarily due to increased aviation turbine fuel costs.