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EU faces jet fuel shortage in three weeks if Strait of Hormuz stays closed

ACI Europe tells EU commissioners that a closure of the Strait of Hormuz risks widespread jet fuel shortages in the EU within three weeks and urges immediate mapping and policy measures to secure supplies.

Apr 10th 2026 · Iran

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ACI Europe warns EU jet fuel could run short within 21 days if transit through the Strait of Hormuz is not resumed.
Iran closed the strait after an offensive involving the United States and Israel, disrupting oil and fuel shipments.
ACI Europe asked the European Commission to map current and projected jet fuel production, availability and imports within the EU.
The body recommended suspending regulatory import limits, exploring collective fuel purchases and requiring refineries to guarantee jet fuel output.
ACI urged accelerating sustainable aviation fuel production and directing parts of fuel sale premiums to finance SAF expansion.
The letter says the crisis exposes the EUs limited refining capacity and heavy dependence on external fuel imports.

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Airports could face a jet fuel crunch within 3 weeks as airlines weigh flight cancellations www.cnbc.com
EU airline industry fears fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed www.bbc.com
European Airports Warn of Fuel Shortages if Gulf Supplies Remain Shut www.nytimes.com
Jet Fuel Crunch Is Getting Severe With No Reprieve in Sight for Airlines www.wsj.com
El sector aéreo sufrirá escasez de combustible en tres semanas si no se reabre el estrecho de Ormuz www.20minutos.es
Airports warn of ‘systemic’ jet fuel shortage if Strait of Hormuz stays closed www.independent.co.uk
UK to host officials for Strait of Hormuz talks next week www.politico.eu
Los aeropuertos europeos alertan de escasez de combustible en tres semanas si no se reabre el estrecho de Ormuz elpais.com
Airports warn of ‘systemic’ jet fuel shortage if Strait of Hormuz stays closed www.independent.co.uk
Why Opening the Hormuz Won’t Lower Gas Prices www.nytimes.com