Europe Faces Jet Fuel Shortage Amid Global Oil Disruptions
The head of the International Energy Agency warns Europe has only around 6 weeks' supply of jet fuel left as oil supplies remain disrupted by the Iran war and other factors.
Europe is facing a critical shortage of jet fuel, with the head of the International Energy Agency warning that the continent has only about six weeks of supply left. In a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press, Fatih Birol expressed serious concerns about the potential for widespread flight cancellations if the jet fuel crisis is not addressed.
Birol cited the ongoing Iran war and other global disruptions to oil supplies as the primary drivers of the looming shortage. With refineries struggling to keep up with demand, European countries are rapidly depleting their jet fuel reserves, raising the specter of significant travel disruptions in the coming weeks.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that Europe has
Source: Associated Press
