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Almajidy / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)finance1 day ago
Strait of Hormuz Blockade Disrupts Jet Fuel, Increases European Airfare
The Strait of Hormuz blockade has disrupted Gulf jet fuel exports, driving prices above $1500 per tonne in Europe and risking shortages. Airlines including Lufthansa and Air France KLM have cut schedules, while UK officials warn of cancellations impacting holidays. Extra U.S. imp…
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UK Mandates Early Flight Cancellations and Slot Flexibility to Mitigate Jet Fuel Shortage Risks
The UK government has introduced contingency plans allowing airlines to cancel flights early without losing airport slots amid potential jet fuel shortages caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure. This follows US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliation over the past two mo…