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Philippines Faces Jet Fuel Shortage Amid Iran Conflict

3/24/2026

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, warns that grounding planes over jet fuel shortages is a distinct possibility due to the Iran war.
Some countries have told Philippine airlines they cannot supply fuel, triggering contingency plans among Asian carriers.
Cebu Air plans to reduce April flights, while Vietnam Airlines suspends routes.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin says airlines assured the Department of Energy they have sufficient fuel orders.

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Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, warns that grounding planes over jet fuel shortages is a distinct possibility due to the Iran war.
Some countries have told Philippine airlines they cannot supply fuel, triggering contingency plans among Asian carriers.
Cebu Air plans to reduce April flights, while Vietnam Airlines suspends routes.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin says airlines assured the Department of Energy they have sufficient fuel orders.