Business · 18 April 2026

Europe faces six weeks of jet fuel left

Holidaymakers could face mass flight cancellations within weeks if the Iran war continues. The head of the International Energy Agency told the Associated Press that Europe has 'maybe six weeks or so' of jet fuel supplies remaining. The warning came Thursday as the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed. The US blockade of Iranian ports is adding pressure to the global energy crunch.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 April 2026 at 21:07

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