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due to the Iran conflict. Despite mounting pressure on jet fuel supplies in the EU, there is no evidence of “actual shortages” of jet fuel currently, and widespread flight cancellations
due to the war. As well as pushing up fuel prices, the situation has [raised fears of potential shortages](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czjw2kz0l22o), which could lead to disruption and flight cancellations over the summer. While Váradi
cancellations and severe delays due to jet fuel shortages will qualify as "exceptional circumstances". Under EU rules, this will allow airlines to avoid paying financial compensation to passengers, though they will still be entitled
jet fuel shortage](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/15/ban-private-jets-cut-speed-limits-uk-fuel-crisis) this summer amid fears over [widespread cancellations](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/05/airline-seats-cut-jet-fuel-prices) linked to the Iran war, but warned holidaymakers booking their flights later this year could face higher fares. Neil
due to Iran war, says energy chief Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left before shortages will hit because of the Iran war, according to the head of a global energy watchdog
flight cancellations, delays and longer journey times. Meanwhile, fears are rising that the oil crisis resulting from the blockade of Gulf tanker shipping in the strait of Hormuz [could lead to fuel shortages](https://www.theguardian.com
flight cancellations linked to the Iran war. Summer bookings are expected to rise in the coming weeks amid warnings of possible jet fuel shortages and resulting cancellations by airlines across [Europe](https://www.theguardian.com/world/europe-news). Raoul
canceling flights and scaling back routes due to surging jet fuel prices.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2856x2856+677+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9b%2F66%2F20a4d7a94b11b7aab921d6132a81%2Fgettyimages-2270636076.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5785258/jet-fuel-airline-cost-iran-war-oil) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares](https://www.npr.org
canceling flights and scaling back routes due to surging jet fuel prices. **Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America** Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America [**Your next flight doesn't have to be so expensive. Here
flight due to passport control problems.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg3xzxpv32o) Greece insists it has "successfully started the full operation of the Entry-Exit System". But in practice, it suspended biometric checks on UK visitors in early
flight cancellations, and demand destruction". If three-quarters of supplies could be replaced, the same situation could still arise, but not until August. "Consequently, for now, it would appear that European markets will need
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 expected
jet fuel prices sky-high. Here's what air travelers should know](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx-s1-5811918/iran-war-jet-fuel-baggage-fees-travel-tips) Arlene Hogan, owner of the travel adviser company [Vacays4U](https://vacays4u.com/), said her bookings have dropped about
shortages***| Two million airline seats have been [cut from this month’s schedules](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/05/airline-seats-cut-jet-fuel-prices) as airlines redraw their operations because of soaring jet fuel prices amid the Middle East conflict. 3. ***UK news
canceling flights and scaling back routes due to surging jet fuel prices.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2856x2856+677+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9b%2F66%2F20a4d7a94b11b7aab921d6132a81%2Fgettyimages-2270636076.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5785258/jet-fuel-airline-cost-iran-war-oil) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares](https://www.npr.org
flights to offset the high costs of jet fuel caused by the [Middle East conflict](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/imf-world-economic-outlook-energy-crisis-global-recession-australia-fuel). - Part of Australia’s east coast has been shaken by an **earthquake** that could be felt [hundred