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Hard number: No spring breaks in Europe?
The amount of time European airports have before facing jet fuel shortages if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened.
Natalie Johnson
April 10, 2026
The ACI Europe, a regional airport trade group, is warning EU leaders that airports could soon face “systemic” jet fuel shortages while Iran maintains its grip over the Strait of Hormuz. Airlines also say they have enough fuel to get them through several weeks, but aren’t able to guarantee deliveries in May. This comes as Asian countries like Vietnam have already begun rationing jet fuel.
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