Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · May 5
European Commission warns of bloc-wide response to jet fuel shortages
Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · May 5

European Commission warns of bloc-wide response to jet fuel shortages

9 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 5
  • It said action may be needed if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed beyond May, as the Iran war drives up oil and aviation fuel prices.
  • The warning points to shrinking European jet fuel stockpiles and the risk of summer flight disruption, including possible cancellations if supplies tighten further.
  • The report frames the threat for travellers with peak holiday demand approaching, as airlines and passengers face higher costs and uncertainty over fuel availability.
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