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Europe’s Jet Fuel Imports Drop to Four-Year Low, No Shortages

4/29/2026

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Europe received no jet fuel shipments from the Middle East in April, driving imports to a four-year low.
The region now depends on 1.1 million barrels per day of domestic output against a 1.6 million-barrel demand.
Airlines including Wizz, British Airways and Galp say they face no shortages despite the gap.
Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary says suppliers see no disruption risk through June, letting the airline keep fares flat.

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Story summary

Europe received no jet fuel shipments from the Middle East in April, driving imports to a four-year low.
The region now depends on 1.1 million barrels per day of domestic output against a 1.6 million-barrel demand.
Airlines including Wizz, British Airways and Galp say they face no shortages despite the gap.
Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary says suppliers see no disruption risk through June, letting the airline keep fares flat.