Al Jazeera English • April 16, 2026 15:44

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

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Europe's aviation faces fuel shortages as Hormuz tensions threaten travel at the start of the summer season.

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Thu 07:47 - BBC Headlines

UK could face food shortages in worst case Iran war scenario

Thu 09:06 - NYT Europe

European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks

Thu 12:36 - Euronews

Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left caused by 'dire strait' crisis, IEA chief warns

Thu 15:44 - Al Jazeera English

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

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BBC Headlines

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07:47

UK could face food shortages in worst case Iran war scenario

The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

Euronews

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12:36

Europe has six weeks of jet fuel left caused by 'dire strait' crisis, IEA chief warns

Last week, the Airports Council International Europe wrote to the European Commission, saying jet fuel shortages could begin at the start of May if tankers do not start passing through …

NYT Europe

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09:06

European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks

If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.