Overview
- ACI Europe, in a letter reported Friday, said a systemic shortage of aviation fuel is likely within about three weeks if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz does not resume in a stable way.
- IEA director Fatih Birol warned that diesel and jet fuel could be scarce in Europe within weeks, saying conditions may turn critical for some countries in May if supply does not improve.
- Early April disruptions at several Italian airports followed supplier issues at Air BP Italia, and airlines have begun raising fares and cutting some routes as jet-fuel prices hover above $1,700 a ton.
- ACI Europe said there is no EU‑wide, real‑time map of jet‑fuel availability and urged coordinated monitoring and procurement, with the European Commission preparing measures and a ministers’ call set for April 21.
- Commercial stockpiles differ widely by country, with about two months of cover in Italy and France and roughly one month in the UK, which leaves smaller and regional airports more exposed than major hubs.