US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.
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"If the conflict in the Middle East continues 'it won't be long before we see fuel shortages in some parts of the world'."
— Stuart Fox , Executive
"For operators, that includes accounting for the higher freezing point of Jet A when planning routes through colder airspace and ensuring the flight remains within the aircraft’s approved operating limits."
— Stuart Fox , Executive
"What is voluntary today could become compulsory."
— Apostolos Tzitzikostas , Politician
"Any national release of fuel must be done in full transparency to avoid market distortions."
— Apostolos Tzitzikostas , Politician
"We will assess whether we need a minimum stock obligation for jet fuel, requiring member states to maintain minimum emergency reserves."
— Apostolos Tzitzikostas , Politician
Key People
Apostolos Tzitzikostas is the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism.
Fatih Birol is the director of the International Energy Agency.
Director of flight and technical operations at the International Air Transport Association.
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An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.
The EU Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued guidance on the potential use of US-grade jet fuel in Europe to address possible shortages due to disruptions in the Middle East.
European airlines can use US-grade jet fuel to ease potential shortages caused by the US-Israel war with Iran, as suggested by the EU and international airline bodies.
The EU Aviation Safety Agency has cleared the way for the possible use of US jet fuel in the bloc, which is seeking ways to confront the threat of shortages due to the Middle East war.
As Europe faces a looming jet fuel shortage due to the war in the Middle East, all refineries on the continent are already maxing out their production to serve the aviation market.
If a jet fuel crisis led to shortages across the European Union, member countries could be asked to share fuel reserves, according to EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas.
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