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Travellers in Europe may face major flight disruption over jet fuel crisis

Europe could experience major flight disruptions within weeks as global energy officials warn the continent has "maybe six weeks of jet fuel left", which could lead to further price hikes and cancellations for… Grouped from 7 articles across 6 sources.

7 reports6 sourcesApr 17, 2026, 1:56 AM
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ABC AustraliaApr 17, 2026, 1:56 AM

Travellers in Europe may face major flight disruption over jet fuel crisis

Europe could experience major flight disruptions within weeks as global energy officials warn the continent has "maybe six weeks of jet fuel left", which could lead to further price hikes and cancellations for Australian travellers.

CNBCApr 16, 2026, 2:38 PM

Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA warns

The International Energy Agency warned Thursday that Europe is going to run out of jet fuel in as soon as six weeks.

Al JazeeraApr 16, 2026, 3:44 PM

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

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

EuronewsApr 16, 2026, 12:36 PM

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 the Strait of Hormuz.

The GuardianApr 16, 2026, 12:12 PM

Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left owing to Iran war, says energy chief

There will be flight cancellations ‘soon’ if oil supplies are not restored in coming weeks, says head of IEA Business live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left before shortages will hit because of the Iran war, according to the head of a global energy watchdog. Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency, said there would be flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies from the Middle East were not restored within the coming weeks. Continue reading...

The GuardianApr 16, 2026, 8:53 AM

EasyJet warns of impact on profits as Iran war hits bookings and fuel prices

Budget airline says passengers are leaving it later to book flights owing to economic uncertainty Business live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates The budget airline easyJet has warned the impact of the Iran war on bookings and oil prices will hit its profits, having driven up fuel costs by £25m in the last month alone. It said it expected to report an increased pre-tax loss of £540-£560m for the six months to March, up from £394m in the first half of 2024-25. The carrier typically makes its money in the second half of the year which includes the peak summer period. Continue reading...

The Straits TimesApr 16, 2026, 5:29 AM

EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel

The plan aims to ensure that existing refining capacity is fully utilised and maintained.

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