Sky News Business4/24/2026BusinessUnited Kingdom
Europe jet fuel crisis threatens summer holiday flights as prices soar and cancellations mount
EU energy commissioner warns holidays likely to be affected as fuel shortages loom, with 20,000 Lufthansa flights already cancelled
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- Europe faces a jet fuel crisis due to the war in Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping, causing prices to skyrocket.
- EU energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen has warned that many summer holidays will be affected by flight cancellations or expensive tickets.
- The International Energy Agency predicts major supply issues in the next five to six weeks, with Lufthansa Group already cancelling 20,000 flights.
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Europe faces a jet fuel crisis due to the war in Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz closed to shipping, causing prices to skyrocket. EU energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen has warned that many summer holidays will be affected by flight cancellations or expensive tickets. The International Energy Agency predicts major supply issues in the next five to six weeks, with Lufthansa Group already cancelling 20,000 flights. Passengers covered by UK or EU law are entitled to refunds or alternative flights if cancelled, and experts advise booking now to secure prices.
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