News · 10 April 2026

European airports three weeks from fuel shortage

Millions of summer holiday passengers could face travel disruption. This is because Airports Council International Europe warned that jet fuel could run short across the bloc within three weeks if oil flows don't resume via the Strait of Hormuz. Europe usually gets over 60% of its jet fuel from Gulf refineries, with more than 40% passing through the strait.

By BriefTea Editorial · 10 April 2026 at 19:43

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