Politico EU24/4/2026Business
Europe's airlines face turbulent summer as jet fuel crisis looms
Three scenarios show airfares set to stay high with risk of flight cancellations if Strait of Hormuz disruption continues
En resumen
- Europe's airlines and travelers face a turbulent summer as continued disruption to fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz drives up costs and raises shortage risks.
- The EU produces only 70% of its jet fuel needs, and any prolonged disruption could leave airlines scrambling for supply.
- Three scenarios range from a quick war resolution (still months to normalize) to continued disruption potentially causing fuel rationing.
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Europe's airlines and travelers face a turbulent summer as continued disruption to fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz drives up costs and raises shortage risks. The EU produces only 70% of its jet fuel needs, and any prolonged disruption could leave airlines scrambling for supply. Three scenarios range from a quick war resolution (still months to normalize) to continued disruption potentially causing fuel rationing.
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