European Jet Fuel Shortages Loom as Suppliers Struggle
European airports are facing potential jet fuel shortages within three weeks, as suppliers struggle to guarantee deliveries into May. While airlines currently have enough fuel, prices have doubled, and cancellations may occur. Some Asian countries, like Vietnam, are already rationing jet fuel. Despite a ceasefire in the Iran war announced by US President Donald Trump, global oil prices remain high. A supply crunch could disrupt airport operations and have severe economic impacts across Europe.
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- Created: 2026-04-10 16:54:10 CEST
- Updated: 2026-04-10 16:54:33 CEST
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✈️ 🇪🇺 🇮🇷 European airports face jet fuel shortages within three weeks
European airlines say they should have enough fuel for several weeks, but suppliers are unable to guarantee deliveries into May
Some Asian countries such as Vietnam have begun rationing jet fuel because of shortages, but Europe has so far not had widespread shortages, though fuel prices have doubled and airlines have warned about cancellations.
Despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, global oil prices have remained high.
“A supply crunch would severely disrupt airport operations and air connectivity, with the risk of harsh economic impacts for the communities affected and for Europe in case of a systemic shortage of jet fuel.”
📎 Financial Times
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European airlines say they should have enough fuel for several weeks, but suppliers are unable to guarantee deliveries into May
Some Asian countries such as Vietnam have begun rationing jet fuel because of shortages, but Europe has so far not had widespread shortages, though fuel prices have doubled and airlines have warned about cancellations.
Despite US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, global oil prices have remained high.
“A supply crunch would severely disrupt airport operations and air connectivity, with the risk of harsh economic impacts for the communities affected and for Europe in case of a systemic shortage of jet fuel.”
📎 Financial Times