BBC Europe • April 10, 2026 15:12

EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

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The trade body for European airports said if the Strait of Hormuz did not open in the next three weeks, there could be shortages.

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Fri 09:46 - Financial Times

European airports face jet fuel shortages within three weeks

Fri 15:12 - BBC Europe

EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

Fri 15:47 - NYT Europe

European Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages if Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut

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European airports face jet fuel shortages within three weeks

Industry group warns EU that reserves are running low

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15:47

European Airports Warn of Jet Fuel Shortages if Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut

An association of airports told European Union officials that fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz had to restart within three weeks to avoid a “systemic” shortage.