Latest news and stories about fuel shortage in infrastructure in Portugal for expats and residents.
The airport association ACI Europe has warned that European airports face a systemic risk of jet fuel shortages within three weeks if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is not stabilized. A prolonged supply interruption could significantly impact airport operations, connectivity, and the broader European economy.
Civil air traffic at Lajes Air Base in the Azores faces a week-long fuel supply suspension due to contamination, though military operations remain unaffected.
Germany has joined a growing list of European nations experiencing significant jet fuel shortages and logistical disruptions, attributed to the cessation of critical Middle Eastern supply chains and the strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Civil aviation fuel that arrived at Terceira failed Galp's quality and safety tests. Airlines have activated contingency plans and ensure that operations are guaranteed.
The CDS-PP/Azores stated this Monday that the responsibility for the fuel shortage at Lajes lies with a company and that the operation is 'proceeding normally', lamenting that opposition parties are 'trying to extract' political dividends. According to the parliamentary leader of the Azorean CDS-PP, Pedro Pinto, the responsibility for supplying the Lajes Civil Air Terminal, in...
The government says it is “satisfied” with the immediate response to a fuel shortage. Only one flight from Flores was cancelled, and operations are running normally this Monday.
The assurance is given by Vítor Pereira, director of the Lajes civil air terminal, who provides an update on the fuel shortage in a conversation with CNN Portugal journalist Luísa Couto. The official expects the situation to be normalised by Thursday or Friday.
Fuel that arrived on Terceira Island “did not meet the quality and safety tests that Galp has for its product”. Constraints only affect civil air traffic.
The Minister for the Environment addresses concerns regarding potential fuel supply issues in Portugal.
The Minister of Environment and Energy admits that there may be less fuel available for aviation at the end of August if the Middle East crisis continues.
The European Commission has established a new observatory to monitor and address the risk of fuel supply shortages.
The measure is part of a package to address the energy crisis caused by the war in the Middle East region.
“We have before us the possibility — and I underline the word possibility — of a fuel shortage for transport,” stated the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works of Cyprus.
The European Commission guarantees that there is no fuel shortage in Europe, specifically for aviation use. The spokesperson for the EU executive, Eva Hrncirova, admits that the situation is not ideal but reminds that the future will depend on the evolution of the situation in the Middle East.
The Minister of Infrastructure assures that the government is in contact with oil companies regarding aviation fuel stock levels at national airports, stating that no TAP flight cancellations are expected for now. Miguel Pinto Luz emphasized that the issue is international and European in scale, and the government is working to ensure supply stability. Regarding the potential impact on the privatization of TAP, the minister declined to comment, noting that updates on the airline will be provided soon. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency has warned of potential fuel shortages in Europe, and the aviation sector is bracing for possible disruptions due to the ongoing energy crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The International Air Transport Association was anticipating a potential fuel shortage if oil imports from the Gulf remained blocked.
The European Commission has stated there is currently no fuel shortage in the EU, despite supply disruptions caused by the war in Iran. However, officials are preparing for potential aviation fuel supply issues, as 30% of the EU's supply relies on imports. Brussels is monitoring the situation closely and is prepared to release emergency reserves if necessary, though it maintains that there is no indication of systemic shortages that would lead to widespread flight cancellations.
Leitão Amaro states that warnings about fuel shortages in Europe are “relevant” for a country “so dependent on aviation.” The minister said that “zero VAT is not effective for the future or for tomorrow.”
If oil supplies remain blocked, flights could be cancelled.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned this Thursday that Europe may only have enough jet fuel for six weeks, which could force airlines to ground their planes if oil supplies from the Middle East are not quickly restored. 'Europe only has jet fuel reserves...'
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Tensions escalate in the Middle East as the US and Iran trade conflicting reports over a downed pilot, while Iran continues its retaliatory strikes against regional infrastructure, including energy facilities in Kuwait and the UAE, following the outbreak of conflict on February 28.
The Middle East war risks causing fuel shortages at air hubs on the continent, with flights already being canceled.
O’Leary warned that the conflict in the Middle East could affect fuel supplies in Europe during May and June. The CEO estimates the risk at between 10% and 25%. The company does not anticipate flight cancellations.
The “chaotic” rush to petrol stations has caused fuel to run out, leaving, in particular, the small farmers of Vale da Vilariça without a source of work or searching for other alternatives.
