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25 resultsfor “UK government plans for jet fuel supply”

Business

UK refineries asked to maximise jet fuel production amid growing supply fears

UK refineries asked to maximise jet fuel production amid growing supply fears British refineries have been asked to maximise jet fuel supply as part of government contingency planning

The Guardian WorldApr 29
Business

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages, under new plans

government to let carriers plan ahead, helping to avoid disruptive last-minute cancellations for passengers. Ministers have also asked the UK's four refineries to maximise jet fuel supply

BBC NewsMay 2
Politics

UK steps up plans for potential shortages caused by Iran war

jet fuel are continuing to arrive in the UK and the UK's critical supply of CO2 has been shored up." The majority of the UK's CO2 is imported from Europe

BBC NewsApr 25
Business

Nigerian refinery accused of sacking union members is key to UK plan to tackle jet fuel shortage

jet fuel supply](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/29/uk-refineries-asked-to-maximise-jet-fuel-production-amid-growing-supply-fears) as part of government contingency planning, amid growing fears that planes will be grounded this summer. There are four remaining refineries in the UK

The Guardian WorldMay 4
Business

UK faces higher prices for eight months after war in Iran ends, says minister

plans are in place for addressing supply chain disruption. Jones said: “The government here in the UK, the work that I’m doing with the prime minister is looking at all of those things

The Guardian WorldApr 26
World

No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says

government there was "no need" to change their travel plans](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyv24v3mpdmo) due to concerns over jet fuel supplies, as there is currently no shortage in the UK

BBC NewsMay 10
Business

Rural UK ‘particularly at risk’ of diesel shortages if Iran war continues

government about potential supply shortages, ministers have come under fire for [failing to implement planned sanctions on jet fuel refined from Russian crude oil](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/20/uk-struggles-to-reassure-ukraine-after-easing-new-sanctions-on-russian-oil). The OECD warned that the UK

The Guardian WorldJun 3
Business

UK eases airline penalties as jet fuel shortages threaten flights

UK flights because of [jet fuel shortages](https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/apr/18/europe-summer-holiday-flight-cross-channel-travel-cancelled-flights-airport-eu-ees) have been eased, it has emerged, as the government issued fresh advice to reassure the public they can still fly and should stick to travel

The Guardian WorldApr 24
Business

Trainline says Middle East tensions hitting European rail bookings

plans. The US-Israel war on Iran, closure of the strait of Hormuz and subsequent blockades have raised doubts about global jet fuel supply, with carriers already beginning to [cancel thousands of flights](https://www.theguardian.com

The Guardian WorldMay 6
Business

Airlines demand UK relax noise rules and cut flight tax as fuel shortage looms

government take the right actions now to ensure the continuation of supply, as well as support the UK aviation industry, which has been impacted by record high jet fuel prices, and that includes providing additional

The Guardian WorldApr 21
Business

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

jet fuel from another guy." "But the ultimate measure, obviously, is that if there is really no fuel anywhere, then you will have to cancel [flights]." In public, most airlines appear sanguine about the fuel

BBC NewsMay 3
Business

UK airlines given green light to cancel or consolidate flights to conserve jet fuel

UK airlines will be able to cancel or consolidate flights this summer under new plans to conserve jet fuel as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt supplies. The measures are being taken

The Guardian WorldMay 3
Business

‘Inevitable’ jet fuel shortages will drive up air fares this summer, says Willie Walsh

jet fuel supplies, there could be shortages in the longer term. The chief executive of the travel operator Tui, Sebastian Ebel, said he did not expect shortages over the coming months. The UK’s transport

The Guardian WorldMay 14
Business

EasyJet boss says 'don't panic' over summer jet fuel supplies

plans to impose a ban on UK imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil in third countries [have been watered down amid concerns over supplies and price rises](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy42x3g7r89o). However

BBC NewsMay 21
Business

Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters

jet fuel and diesel. Here’s why more refining capacity in Africa matters for the continent: ![Dangote](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-03-02T201225Z_1313674572_RC2DWJA4JE3X_RTRMADP_3_NIGERIA-OIL-1778581005.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Petroleum trucks line up at the gantry inside the Dangote Industries oil refinery and fertiliser

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 12
Health

From syringes to stents: Iran war exposes NHS dependency on petrochemicals

UK and globally, pushing up costs and leading to a scramble among countries for supplies. ## ‘Huge shock’ Jim Mackey, the chief executive of NHS [England](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/england), is “very worried” about supply chain challenges

The Guardian WorldApr 26
Politics

How the Iran war is hitting the UK

plans and might already be cutting back on food. “I think we’ll see how long the conflict goes on. I can see that, if there’s more impact, people might change their habits, … where

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 29
Business

British Airways owner issues profit warning over soaring jet fuel costs

planned this year due to the Iran war. International Airlines Group (IAG), which also owns Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling, said it has hedged 70% of its expected fuel use for this year with costs

The Guardian WorldMay 8
Politics

Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer again

jet fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict. 3. ***UK news***| A British crew member who became ill after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on luxury cruise ship the MV Hondius [is to be medically

The Guardian WorldMay 6
Business

Higher Europe air fares 'inevitable', says industry head

jet fuel should not be used by European airlines, provided its introduction was managed carefully. On Wednesday, the EU's energy commissioner, Dan Jorgensen, said he did not expect a serious shortage in the short

BBC NewsMay 13
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