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UK is exposed to this as it imports about 65% of the jet fuel it uses, much of which comes from the Middle East. Alexander said: “There are no immediate supply issues
disruption caused by the conflict in the Middle East could still be felt into next year. A government spokesperson said UK airlines were "clear that they are not currently seeing a shortage of jet fuel
impact of disruption caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran could still be felt into next year, he said. Iran’s effective closure of the strait, a key shipping route, has sent the cost
disruption in the Middle East. So what impact might that have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it? The Gulf region produces far more jet fuel than it requires
Middle East were not restored, adding that [Europe had only six weeks of jet fuel](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/16/europe-supply-jet-fuel-iran-war-flight-cancellations-iea) left. Among the industry requests in the document are dropping European standards on jet fuel to allow
impact of the higher fuel price will inevitably lead to lower profit this year than we originally anticipated.” Global oil prices have reached [peaks of $126 a barrel](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/30/oil-price-news-highest-since-2022-us-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz) as the conflict continues
flights in the coming months as potential issues around energy supplies affect production, rather than lead to shortages on supermarket shelves. The UK government has urged motorists to fill up their cars as usual amid
impacted after Iran effectively closed the [key Strait of Hormuz waterway](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78n6p09pzno) in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on the country. In recent weeks, companies around the world have warned that supply
Middle East weighed on demand for international travel. About 6.7 million people flew through the airport in April, a 5% drop compared with the same period last year. The fall reflected the impact from
disruptions there. Neighbours of Nigeria – Cameroon, Togo, Ghana and even Tanzania, further to the east – are among the countries that have turned to Nigeria as supplies from the Middle East
impact of the conflict in the Middle East, as it was forced to bring home 5,000 guests from two cruise ships anchored in ports in Abu Dhabi and Doha. A further 5,000 European
Middle East, and at some points has stopped it entirely as a result of missile strikes and drone attacks. The RAC motoring group has warned that prices at the pump could keep rising if there
flights amid [worries about accessing jet fuel](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/24/uk-eases-airline-penalties-jet-fuel-shortages-flights). In normal times, Dubai and Doha are key hubs for medicine air freight moving to Europe from India, known as the world’s pharmacy, where