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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
April 13, 2026
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EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
The Gulf is a major source of aviation fuel, accounting for about 50% of Europe's imports. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Airports Council International (ACI) Europe has warned of potential jet fuel shortages across the European Union within the next three weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
- The Gulf region supplies approximately 50% of Europe's aviation fuel imports.
- ACI Europe's director-general, Olivier Jankovec, has urged the EU to intervene, stating that relying on market forces alone is insufficient.
- The price of European jet fuel has already surged to an all-time high of $1,838 per tonne, significantly up from $831 before the conflict began.
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