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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.
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.
With stocks guaranteed until June, Lufthansa is preparing scenarios for the risk of potential aviation fuel shortages. Demand in the sector remains strong and there is interest in making a bid for TAP.
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 Swedish government issued an alert today regarding the risk of aviation fuel shortages in Europe, as a result of the conflict in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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 International Air Transport Association (IATA) appealed today to various regulatory authorities to coordinate and be transparent should it become necessary to ration aviation fuel, especially in Europe. With the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the situation may be averted, especially as the European Commission spokesperson states there are no signs of shortages that would lead to flight cancellations.
Brussels is “fully aware that the aviation fuel market is under pressure and is being closely monitored.”
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.
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.
Storm Kristin affected the activity of around a hundred petrol stations, mainly due to power outages, says ENSE – National Entity of Energy Services. The same entity publishes the operators and their respective addresses, accompanied by: "So far, around a hundred affected stations have been identified, of which ...
Filling stations in the city have run out of fuel and only some supermarkets are open.
