EU Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages in 3 Weeks

European airports risk facing widespread jet fuel shortages within three weeks unless shipping through the Strait of Hormuz returns to significant and stable levels, according to a warning from Airports Council International Europe, the trade body representing the continent's airports.

In a letter sent to EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas and Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen, ACI Europe expressed growing concerns over fuel availability amid ongoing disruptions in global energy markets. The organization urged the European Commission to initiate urgent monitoring and coordination of jet fuel supplies across member states. "If the passage through the Strait of Hormuz does not resume in any significant and stable way within the next three weeks, systemic jet fuel shortage is set to become a reality for the EU," the letter stated.

The alert stems from the US-Israel-Iran conflict that began on February 28, which has led to repeated blockades and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and refined fuel shipments. The strait handles a substantial portion of the world's energy flows, including refined petroleum products essential for...