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EU Faces Jet Fuel Deficit Risk Amid Middle East Tensions

4/16/2026

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The European Union currently has sufficient jet fuel, but Middle East tensions raise the risk of a deficit.
Airlines for Europe (A4E) warns of a deficit and urges a unified procurement platform and strategic reserves.
ACI Europe warns that if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, disruptions could occur within weeks.
The EU’s reliance on Middle Eastern imports and limited refining capacity heightens vulnerability and calls for energy diversification.

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Story summary

The European Union currently has sufficient jet fuel, but Middle East tensions raise the risk of a deficit.
Airlines for Europe (A4E) warns of a deficit and urges a unified procurement platform and strategic reserves.
ACI Europe warns that if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, disruptions could occur within weeks.
The EU’s reliance on Middle Eastern imports and limited refining capacity heightens vulnerability and calls for energy diversification.