Europe faces looming jet fuel shortage: 'Six weeks of fuel left', energy boss warns
Rising fuel costs have already prompted many airlines worldwide to raise ticket prices, passing the burden on to passengers.
But as the crisis drags on and the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, both Europe and Asia are now facing a severe fuel shortage that could lead to widespread flight cancellations ahead of the busy summer travel season.
Luke Shrago reports.
Europe faces six-week jet fuel crisis
- The Iran war has caused the cost of jet fuel to surge. Here's how travelers are impacted. CBS News —
- EU poised to release jet fuel stocks to avert summer travel chaos The Independent —
- Europe faces summer cancellations from jet fuel shortage RTE —
- Iran war sparks jet fuel shortage, possible higher airfare ABC News —
- Hundreds of thousands of flights could be axed in 'existential crisis' for airlines as jet fuel shortage caused by Iran war bites, expert says Daily Mail —