April 16, 2026
Marketplace recently featured Samuel Engel, Lecturer of Marketing, discussing growing jet fuel shortages in Europe, driven by ongoing disruptions in the Middle East and restricted access through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the International Energy Agency, Europe may have only weeks of supply remaining, raising concerns about flight cancellations and rising ticket prices ahead of peak summer travel. The article highlights Europe’s heavy reliance on imported fuel and the logistical delays in rerouting supply, with airlines and travelers already bracing for potential disruptions.
Engel underscores the structural vulnerability in the region’s fuel supply chain, adding, “Europe imports a third of its jet fuel, of which 75% is coming from the Middle East.”
Geopolitical disruptions are exposing critical weaknesses in global aviation fuel supply, with significant implications for airline operations, pricing, and summer travel demand.
