Europe Faces a Jet Fuel Crunch as Hormuz Disruption Looms
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The International Energy Agency warns Europe could run out of jet fuel in as little as six weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, a crisis tied to Middle East supply and described as the largest energy crisis yet. With roughly 75% of Europe’s jet fuel imports coming from the region, widespread flight cancellations and surging costs for airlines and travelers could follow, and a full recovery could take years amid geopolitical tensions and potential changes to shipping routes and tolls.
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