Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

European Jet Fuel Hits $1,500/ton; Wizz Cuts Fares

4/28/2026

40 6 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • Jet fuel in Europe rose to about $1,500 per metric tonne after the U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran.
  • Wizz Air chief executive József Váradi said carriers are lowering short-term ticket prices because many have pre-purchased cheaper fuel.
  • Mark Tanzer of the British travel-agents association said there are no jet-fuel supply disruptions, while Váradi noted long-haul carriers, especially U.S. airlines, face price hikes because they do not hedge fuel.