Europe Faces Jet Fuel Shortage as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Supply
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 03:57 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle, France 24 English
A jet‑fuel shortage triggered by the ongoing war in the Middle East is set to hit European travel this summer. Deutsche Welle warns that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could force airlines to raise ticket prices and alter travel plans, whereas France 24 highlights that low‑cost carrier Transavia has already cancelled flights for May and June, leaving holiday travellers uncertain. Both outlets link the shortage to soaring kerosene costs caused by the conflict.