Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Ryanair Shares Fall 6% Amid Soaring Fuel Costs

Ryanair warned that European airlines face a “difficult winter” as it reported a decline in profit. This announcement came on Monday after the airline’s first-quarter profit fell by 34%. The profit after tax for April to June was 538 million euros, down from 820 million euros last year. Consumers are delaying their bookings because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The airline also noted that 20% of its unhedged fuel is at risk of price increases. Ticket prices dropped by 6%, while operating costs rose by 11%. After this news, Ryanair’s shares fell by 5.6%.

Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, explained that the Middle East conflict has made consumers hesitant to travel. He said their plan to hedge fuel prices helps protect against oil price changes. However, some other airlines that are less profitable will struggle this winter.

Travel analysts also report that some smaller airlines have already failed recently. They expect more cancellations this winter if fuel prices remain high. O’Leary has said that Ryanair will not increase ticket prices despite these challenges. The company aims to keep offering low-cost flights and additional services to support its revenue.

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warned/wɔrnd/verb
told others there may be danger ahead

decline/dɪˈklaɪn/noun
a fall in amount or quality

hedge/hɛdʒ/verb
do something to protect against money loss

hesitant/ˈhɛzɪtənt/adjective
not sure and slow to decide or act

cancellations/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃənz/noun
times when planned events are stopped or not held

revenue/ˈrɛvəˌnu/noun
money a company gets from selling things

How much do you know?

What was Ryanair's profit after tax for the first quarter of April to June?
538 million euros
820 million euros
600 million euros
700 million euros
By what percentage did Ryanair's profit fall compared to last year?
20%
34%
11%
6%
What percentage of Ryanair's unhedged fuel is at risk of price increases?
10%
15%
20%
25%
Who is the CEO of Ryanair?
Andrew Harrison
Michael O'Leary
David O'Leary
John Smith
By how much did ticket prices drop?
5%
10%
6%
8%
What was the percentage increase in operating costs for Ryanair?
5%
8%
10%
11%
Ryanair reported an increase in profit for the first quarter.
Ryanair's shares fell by 5.6% after the profit announcement.
Consumers are more willing to travel due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Ryanair intends to raise ticket prices despite challenges.
Some smaller airlines have failed recently according to travel analysts.
Ryanair's profit after tax for the first quarter was reported to be higher than the previous year.
Ryanair warned that European airlines face a difficult winter as it reported a decline in profit. The profit after tax for April to June was 538 million euros, down from million euros last year.
Consumers are delaying their bookings because of the ongoing conflict in the region.
Ticket prices dropped by %.
Ryanair reported that % of its unhedged fuel is at risk of price increases.
Ryanair's CEO explained that the Middle East conflict has made consumers to travel.
O'Leary has said that Ryanair aims to keep offering low-cost flights and additional to support its revenue.
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Vocabulary List:
6 words · tap to reveal
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Accent
warned/wɔrnd/verb
told others there may be danger ahead
decline/dɪˈklaɪn/noun
a fall in amount or quality
hedge/hɛdʒ/verb
do something to protect against money loss
hesitant/ˈhɛzɪtənt/adjective
not sure and slow to decide or act
cancellations/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃənz/noun
times when planned events are stopped or not held
revenue/ˈrɛvəˌnu/noun
money a company gets from selling things

How much do you know?

What was Ryanair's profit after tax for the first quarter of April to June?
538 million euros
820 million euros
600 million euros
700 million euros
By what percentage did Ryanair's profit fall compared to last year?
20%
34%
11%
6%
What percentage of Ryanair's unhedged fuel is at risk of price increases?
10%
15%
20%
25%
Who is the CEO of Ryanair?
Andrew Harrison
Michael O'Leary
David O'Leary
John Smith
By how much did ticket prices drop?
5%
10%
6%
8%
What was the percentage increase in operating costs for Ryanair?
5%
8%
10%
11%
Ryanair reported an increase in profit for the first quarter.
Ryanair's shares fell by 5.6% after the profit announcement.
Consumers are more willing to travel due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Ryanair intends to raise ticket prices despite challenges.
Some smaller airlines have failed recently according to travel analysts.
Ryanair's profit after tax for the first quarter was reported to be higher than the previous year.
Ryanair warned that European airlines face a difficult winter as it reported a decline in profit. The profit after tax for April to June was 538 million euros, down from million euros last year.
Consumers are delaying their bookings because of the ongoing conflict in the region.
Ticket prices dropped by %.
Ryanair reported that % of its unhedged fuel is at risk of price increases.
Ryanair's CEO explained that the Middle East conflict has made consumers to travel.
O'Leary has said that Ryanair aims to keep offering low-cost flights and additional to support its revenue.
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