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Jet Fuel Shortage Threatens Dubrovnik Tourism, Officials Deny

5/3/2026

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IEA chief Fatih Birol warned Europe may have only weeks of jet fuel, threatening Dubrovnik’s summer tourism.
Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas said there is no evidence of jet fuel shortages in Croatia.
Dubrovnik’s tourist board reported a 13% Easter visitor increase but warned rising fuel prices could curb later arrivals.
Croatia’s inflation rose to 5.8% in April, and 80% of Dubrovnik’s tourists travel by plane, with Australian travelers facing difficulties.

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IEA chief Fatih Birol warned Europe may have only weeks of jet fuel, threatening Dubrovnik’s summer tourism.
Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas said there is no evidence of jet fuel shortages in Croatia.
Dubrovnik’s tourist board reported a 13% Easter visitor increase but warned rising fuel prices could curb later arrivals.
Croatia’s inflation rose to 5.8% in April, and 80% of Dubrovnik’s tourists travel by plane, with Australian travelers facing difficulties.