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Europe Running Out of Jet Fuel as Holiday Season Looms
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Europe Faces Summer Jet Fuel Crisis as Iran War Slashes Supply
Accelerated refinery closures in the past decade and increased dependence on kerosene from the Middle East have exposed Europe’s energy supply vulnerability once again. For years, European consumers have had to contend with last-minute strikes of ground personnel and cabin crew during peak summer travel. This year, strikes may be viewed as a minor nuisance compared to what’s coming within weeks—a jet fuel supply crisis that could ground flights …
Beach holidays in Greece, party in Ibiza, cultural trip to London... The flight into the summer holidays could become problematic this year. Since early March, due to the Iran war, the sea route through the Strait of Hormus has been blocked and thus one of the central transport routes for oil. Possible bottlenecks also for flight operations are becoming more and more likely, warns the International Energy Agency.
The sharp rise in jet fuel prices and supply shortages could derail Europe's summer travel season, warns an analysis published by The Washington Post. According to the officials cited, air travel risks entering a period of chaos, amid severe fuel shortages and supply chain disruptions caused by the conflict in Iran. The problems could persist for months, regardless of whether the Strait of Hormuz is fully reopened. Estimates from the Internation…
Why did Europe face a jet fuel shortage?
Europe’s jet fuel crunch: what’s driving it Multiple travel news discussions point to a broad aviation supply problem in Europe tied to fuel availability, with knock on effects for schedules and pricing. The theme across the stories is that the disruption isn’t theoretical anymore: airlines have…
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