The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has approximately six weeks of jet fuel supplies remaining. The potential shortage is attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and could lead to flight cancellations.
Europe Faces Potential Jet Fuel Shortage, Energy Agency Warns
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The Washington Times
Apr 16, 2026 13:30
International Energy Agency chief warns Europe could run out of jet fuel soon
The head of the International Energy Agency is warning that Europe could run out of jet fuel within six weeks due to the Middle East conflict and energy crunch.
Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ energy agency head tells AP
Europe has “maybe 6 weeks or so (of) jet fuel left,” the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday in a wide-ranging Associated Press interview, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war.
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