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Jet fuel shortage: Why Iran war could ground flights in Europe

Jet fuel shortage: Why Iran war could ground flights in Europe Seven weeks after the US-Israel

US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages

jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages European airlines should use US-made

Europe’s smaller airports ‘under threat’ if fuel shortages cause many cancellations

fuel shortages cause many cancellations Europe’s smaller airports may not survive if [jet fuel

More Britons opt to holiday in UK this summer amid uncertainty over flights

fuel shortages in Europe this summer. This week, the head of the global energy body warned that Europe [only has six weeks’ worth of jet

British Airways owner issues profit warning over soaring jet fuel costs

Europe faces shortages of jet fuel if the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt

EasyJet summer holiday bookings down on last year amid Iran war uncertainty

Europe to potential jet fuel shortages should the [strait of Hormuz](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/26/strait-of-hormuz-visual-guide-trickle-of-ships-iran) remain

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

jet fuel shortages will drive up air fares this summer, says Willie Walsh Increases in air fares for travellers in Europe

Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies

jet fuel prices and possible shortages in Europe. [![A pumping jack is visible in silhouette

Airlines hike fares, cut millions of seats as Iran war drives up fuel costs

Europe and Asia could see jet fuel shortages in the coming weeks. “Everybody’s watching

Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left due to Iran war, says energy chief

Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left before shortages will hit because

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves

fuel shortages and introducing measures to reduce consumption. The International Energy Agency said on Thursday that Europe [had six weeks worth of jet

Higher Europe air fares 'inevitable', says industry head

jet fuel prices and raised concerns](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86d9v28qxxo) about possible shortages in the months to come. Europe

European flight prices are falling in short term, Wizz Air boss says

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 said Europe's dependence on jet

New EU entry-exit system causing up to three-hour delays, say airports

shortages](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/10/european-airports-jet-fuel-shortages-flights-iran). Europe consumed about 1.6m barrels a day of jet fuel

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

Europe to take over an increasing proportion of jet fuel supply?", he says. Green campaigners agree. "Increasing SAF production won't eliminate jet fuel imports overnight," says Tom Taylor, UK policy manager for lobby group

EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages

shortages, he said. The EU imports 30 to 40 percent of its jet fuel needs, with roughly half coming from the Middle East. “Europe

Air Canada temporarily suspending some flights to New York City and other locations

Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel reserves remaining before shortages could hit. Fatih

Iran War timeline continues to shift. And, jury rules Live Nation acted as monopoly

Europe, a group representing airport operators, has warned of a [potential "systemic jet fuel shortage

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

fuel, known as Jet A, to be used in the UK. Airlines in Britain and across Europe are obliged to use a different formula, Jet A1, which has a lower freezing point. Jet A might

Oil prices rise and markets fall after US ship seizure hits Iran peace deal hopes

jet fuel shortages](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/19/britons-holiday-uk-summer-flights-iran-war). IAG, the owner of British Airways, dropped 3.4%, while Wizz Air dropped 4.9%. Ryanair, Europe