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energy-and-markets22 days ago•15 min saved

Europe Faces 510,000-Bpd Jet Fuel Deficit as Middle East Supply Disruptions Force Reliance on South Korea and Nigeria

Europe is entering the fourth quarter with a severe jet fuel shortage, projected at 510,000 barrels per day, following the loss of Middle Eastern supplies. Inventories at the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp hub have hit seven-year lows, forcing airlines to rely on distant suppliers like South Korea and Nigeria. While the U.S. and Asia-Pacific maintain surpluses, European prices have surged, with diesel up 40% year-to-date, threatening to further inflate energy costs across the continent.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|

#aviation #energy-and-markets #europe

business24 days ago•205 min saved

Major US Airlines Cut Cheap Flights as Fuel Costs Soar

US airlines are reducing capacity for the rest of 2026 to manage soaring jet fuel costs. Executives from United, American, and Southwest indicated they will eliminate less profitable, low-fare routes. While demand remains strong, the exit of budget carrier Spirit and rising fuel prices are squeezing options for bargain hunters.

via CNN|

#airlines #business #economy

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Southwest Ships Jet Fuel from Texas to California to Guard West Coast Supply

Southwest shipped about 12.6 million gallons of jet fuel from Houston to Los Angeles via the Panama Canal this spring to ease a West Coast supply crunch as jet-fuel prices surged, aided by a Jones Act waiver; the move reflects volatile costs squeezing airline earnings and contributing to higher fares and slower capacity growth across the industry.

via CNBC|

#business #fuel-prices #jet-fuel

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Ryanair cautions on difficult winter as fuel costs surge and profits fall

Ryanair posted Q1 profit after tax of €538m, down from €820m a year earlier, as passenger demand cooled amid the Middle East crisis, fares fell about 6%, and 20% of its fuel remained unhedged while costs rose 11% to €3.81bn; shares slid roughly 5.6% after the open. The airline says its conservative hedging policy shields it from oil volatility, but it issued cautious rest-of-year guidance with little visibility for H2 or FY27, noting jet-fuel prices remain a key risk for European carriers.

via CNBC|

#airlines #business #earnings

business3 months ago•3 min saved

Fuel-cost headwinds shadow United's Q2 beat

United Airlines beat Q2 estimates with adjusted EPS of $1.99 on revenue of $17.67B, but jet-fuel costs surged 84% year over year to $2.3B, potentially adding about $6B to annual expenses. The company raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $9–$11, but Q3 guidance of $2.50–$3.50 missed consensus, and United signaled possible capacity cuts if fuel volatility persists.

via CNBC|

#business #earnings #earnings-guidance

business3 months ago•326 min saved

Fuel dips, fares hold: Delta says cheaper flights aren’t coming soon

Jet-fuel costs have fallen sharply, but Delta says cheaper airfares aren’t on the horizon as demand remains strong and fares stay elevated. In its latest quarterly results, Delta offset higher fuel expenses with robust passenger revenue, and it now expects fuel costs to be about 20% lower in the current quarter as oil retreats, though airfares remain above pre-pandemic levels due to continued strong demand and premium travel.

via CNN|

#airfares #airline-industry #business

world4 months ago•1 min saved

UK sets deadline to end Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by the new year

The UK will phase out imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel by the new year as part of intensified sanctions to pressure Moscow, with officials saying the measures will stop refined oil made from Russian crude from entering the UK via third countries. The move comes as Brent crude rises toward $87 amid Middle East tensions and a potential deal to end the conflict, while critics like Bill Browder argue the policy could finance Russia’s war machine.

via BBC|

#diesel #jet-fuel #oil-prices

economy4 months ago•25 min saved

Airfare Jump: CPI Data Show 30% Rise in Five Months

US CPI data show airfare up 30% in five months (26.7% year over year), driven by higher jet-fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict and seasonal demand. Airlines have been raising fares to offset fuel costs, and with much of the industry signaling fares will stay elevated even if oil prices ease, the premium travel segment is driving most of the increase.

via One Mile at a Time|

#airfare #airlines #cpi

business4 months ago•3 min saved

Jet-fuel shock hikes airfares as airlines face $100bn extra bill

IATA warns airlines will face an extra $100bn jet-fuel bill in 2026 as prices could rise up to 70%, forcing higher fares and cutting industry profits to about $23bn; long-haul and premium travel may bear most of the increases, with some carriers at risk, while Europe’s biometric border checks (EES) could cause delays, though Greece has opted out for UK travellers.

via The Guardian|

#airfares #airlines #business

business4 months ago•4 min saved

Rio hosts IATA AGM as jet-fuel costs threaten airline profits

Aviation leaders converge on Rio for the IATA annual meeting amid persistent jet-fuel price spikes, hedging questions for carriers, and signs of potential consolidation and regional shifts as demand gradually recovers post-pandemic.

via The Guardian|

#aviation #business #easyjet

business4 months ago•2 min saved

American Airlines trims six routes as jet-fuel costs spike amid Iran conflict

American Airlines will temporarily suspend six routes in August–September due to rising jet fuel costs tied to the Iran conflict; the affected routes are LA to Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Washington Dulles, plus Charlotte to Ontario and Sacramento. The cuts are temporary and passengers can be rebooked or refunded.

via CBS News|

#airline-industry #american-airlines #business

business4 months ago•5 min saved

Fuel costs push airfares higher as summer travel looms

Airfares hit their highest level in nearly four years as jet-fuel costs surged (fuel is a major airline expense and is being passed to travelers), even with demand remaining strong for the summer. Gas prices are above $4 a gallon, and potential supply pressures could keep fares elevated. Spirit Airlines’ collapse removed a low-fare option, prompting capacity adjustments across carriers. TSA expects heavy travel around Memorial Day, while AAA notes roads won’t offer bargains; travelers can save by flexible dates, using tools like Google Flights Explorer, and redeeming miles or points.

via CNBC|

#airfares #business #jet-fuel

politics4 months ago•5 min saved

UK sanctions tweak sparks cross-party backlash over Russian oil loophole

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces cross-party criticism after ministers quietly issued a sanctions licence allowing jet fuel and diesel refined from Russian crude to continue importing, effectively easing the ban; government says the exemptions are temporary and will be suspended soon, while opponents warn the move undermines sanctions and signals weakness to Moscow.

via politico.eu|

#diesel #jet-fuel #politics

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Fuel crunch won't shield airlines from EU passenger-compensation rules

EU Transport Commissioner says jet-fuel shortages do not qualify as extraordinary circumstances under EU passenger rights rules, so airlines must reimburse passengers for trips cancelled this summer; while some carriers have hedged fuel to limit disruption, others like Lufthansa and Aer Lingus have canceled flights; the UK remains under EU rules post-Brexit; amid the fuel crisis, AirAsia announced a $19 billion deal to buy 150 Airbus A220 jets, with potential expansion to 300, boosting Belfast wing production jobs.

via The Guardian|

#airlines #business #eu-law

markets5 months ago•4 min saved

Refinery bottlenecks push gasoline price risk toward $5 a gallon

JPMorgan’s energy team argues a bigger problem than elevated crude prices is tightening refined-product markets: refiners cutting runs in Asia and Europe, plus reduced Middle East gasoline exports, are pushing gasoline supply tighter while jet-fuel yields rise. The result is narrowing balances and higher pump prices, with US gasoline around $4.56/gal and the risk of $5/gal looming ahead of the summer driving season.

via Financial Times|

#energy #gasoline #jet-fuel