Ukraine's Logistics Forces Command reported critical fuel supply issues for the military, attributing the problems to former Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov's inaction. The complaint, initially posted on Facebook, stated that funding delays led to reliance on reserves and diversion of weapons procurement funds.
Experts and environmental groups criticize the UK's carbon capture and storage (CCS) plans, arguing they are costly, ineffective against methane emissions, and primarily support new fossil fuel infrastructure rather than hard-to-abate industries.
Russia is experiencing a tough fuel market due to summer peak demand and unscheduled refinery maintenance. Deputy PM Alexander Novak has instructed agencies to prevent supply disruptions, with particular focus on Irkutsk and Trans-Baikal regions. Export bans are being considered to stabilize domestic supplies.
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has ordered government agencies, regional authorities, and industry companies to take immediate measures to prevent local fuel supply disruptions. The directive follows a meeting on the fuel market situation, where ministries reported on supply levels, inventories, and pricing.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has ordered the development of a mechanism to ensure prompt fuel supplies to agricultural producers and farmers, especially during the harvesting campaign. The move aims to stabilize the fuel market and improve supply efficiency amidst a surge in demand, partly attributed to panic buying.
Russian oil companies are taking steps to ensure domestic fuel supply, increase production, and commission new capacities, according to the government. Special focus was placed on supplying agricultural producers during seasonal fieldwork.
Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have led to widespread fuel rationing across 53 regions, impacting major cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. President Putin acknowledged the economic damage, while Ukraine secured significant new military aid commitments.
Asean leaders met with Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, marking 35 years of ties and demonstrating Asean's diplomatic reach beyond Western pressure. The leaders sought energy, fertilizer, and technology, signaling a desire to engage with Russia despite geopolitical tensions and doubts about Washington's commitment.
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have led to fuel supply disruptions in over 10 regions, with Crimea experiencing a "logistical lockdown." While not a full-scale crisis, shortages are increasing, prices are rising, and experts warn of escalating problems if damaged refineries cannot resume operations.
Oil prices surged as Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Meanwhile, Malaysia's Akmal stated the country has secured fuel supply until end-July, rejecting shortage concerns and noting Petronas' role in assessing refinery readiness for diverse crude sources.
Australian government documents reveal plans for retail fuel rationing, including a "maximum transaction value per vehicle per day," as a worst-case scenario. This comes amid warnings from the International Energy Agency about dwindling global oil stocks.
Greenpeace, Transport and Environment, and other groups call for banning private jets and reducing UK motorway speed limits to 60mph to mitigate an impending fuel supply crisis, citing minimal inconvenience now to avoid severe shortages and price spikes later.
India has successfully navigated the Middle East crisis, ensuring stable fuel supplies and uninterrupted maritime operations. Despite global price surges, consumers are shielded through excise duty cuts and increased domestic production. State-run oil companies are absorbing significant daily losses to maintain current prices, while Indian seafarers in the Gulf remain safe and maritime operations at Indian ports are normal.
The owner of British Airways has said it does not expect its services across main markets to be affected by the threat of jet fuel shortages "throughout the summer", as supplies are squeezed by the effects of the US-Iran war.
The China Eastern Airlines plane that crashed into a hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board, had its fuel supply cut mid-flight, newly released investigative material shows, which bolsters the theory that the aircraft was intentionally brought down. While China still has yet to release a final report on the accident, findings released by the US National Transportation Safety Board this month show that levers controlling the flow of fuel to the jet’s engines were switched to the...
The Indian government has assured citizens of uninterrupted fuel supplies, citing adequate reserves and fiscal measures to mitigate the impact of rising global crude prices caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
Government request follows contingency planning to stop planes being grounded if Iran war supply shocks continueBusiness live – latest updatesBritish refineries have been asked to maximise jet fuel supply as part of government contingency planning, amid growing fears the Iran war will force planes to be grounded.Energy minister Michael Shanks said the government is closely monitoring UK jet fuel stocks and working with airlines, airports, fuel suppliers and other governments, as carriers face rocketing fuel costs as a result of the conflict. Continue reading...
Europe is grappling with a severe jet fuel shortage following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Airlines are competing globally for limited alternative supplies, leading to rising costs and the threat of flight cancellations as the industry faces a critical supply stress test.
California's jet fuel supply has fallen to 2.6 million barrels as of April 17, 2026—the lowest level since 2023—while the state relies on foreign oil for 61.1% of its supply, primarily from Asian refiners. The Middle East conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran has disrupted global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, driving jet fuel prices from $2.30/gallon in early 2026 to $4.19/gallon by April 24, with Los Angeles airports seeing prices near $15/gallon. Major airlines including Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue have increased baggage fees to offset rising fuel costs.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited has assured that petrol and diesel supplies remain stable across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Chandigarh despite Middle East conflict disruptions. The corporation holds 12 days of petrol and 16 days of diesel at depots, with retail outlets maintaining 13 days of petrol and 6 days of diesel stock. LPG supplies are steady though delivery timelines have increased from 2 to 6 days due to precautionary demand.
TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet will raise ferry fares between Hong Kong and Macau by up to 11% from April 25, citing surging fuel prices. Standard tickets will increase about 10%, with TurboJet economy class rising from HK$175 to HK$194. Chief Executive John Lee said the government would continue to monitor oil prices.
The increased use of the pipeline comes at a time when European airlines and airports are already facing serious fuel supply challenges due to the conflict with Iran
Aer Lingus is cancelling approximately 500 flights from its summer schedule, representing about 2% of overall services, citing mandatory aircraft maintenance. Routes affected include Dublin to Amsterdam, Athens, Berlin, Faro, Zurich, London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, and Edinburgh. The cancellations come amid global jet fuel supply concerns after the IEA warned Europe has roughly six weeks of fuel reserves, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed by Iran. Travel journalist Simon Calder suggests fuel costs doubling has made some routes unprofitable, while IALPA President Mark Tighe attributes the cuts to pilot shortages.
Europe is grappling with a severe fuel crisis following a supply shock in the Strait of Hormuz. Surging diesel and jet fuel prices have sparked protests, supply chain disruptions, and warnings of potential summer travel chaos.
