The European Commission warned on Tuesday that Europe could soon encounter disruptions in jet fuel supplies, as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to rattle global energy markets with no clear resolution in sight.
‘There is no evidence for fuel shortages in the European Union at present, but supply issues could occur in the near future in particular for jet fuels,’ said spokeswoman Anna-Kaisa Itkonen.
‘That remains our primary concern,’ she told reporters.
Industry group ACI Europe, which represents airports across the continent, has cautioned Brussels about the potential for ‘systemic’ shortages of jet fuel if shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are not reopened by the end of April.
Roughly 20% of the world’s jet fuel supply typically passes through the crucial maritime corridor, which has been blocked by Iran since late February in retaliation for Israeli and US air strikes.
The disruption has driven jet fuel prices sharply higher, outpacing even the rise in crude oil.
Airlines have already begun trimming flight schedules in recent weeks to contain spiralling fuel costs, while uncertainty has also dampened demand as travellers grow more hesitant. The pressure on the sector could continue, even if a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East holds.
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