EU Transport Chief Sees No Jet Fuel Shortage Despite Hormuz Blockade

Apostolos Tzitzikostas said that though there had been a spike in prices, there was no risk of a lack of availability for the time being.

EU Transport Chief Sees No Jet Fuel Shortage Despite Hormuz Blockade

TL;DR

  • No signs of jet fuel shortages are expected in Europe in the coming months.
  • High jet fuel prices are prompting airlines to cut uneconomic routes.
  • The Strait of Hormuz remains largely cut off, slashing oil supplies.
  • The EU has covered missing Middle Eastern oil with shipments from the U.S. and Nigeria.
  • Middle Eastern oil accounts for about a fifth of the EU's jet fuel imports.