Europe's Jet Fuel Stocks Below One Month's Supply as Iran Tensions Threaten Routes
Reuters—European jet fuel inventories have fallen to critically low levels — below a month's supply — leaving aviation and military logistics vulnerable to any further disruption in Middle East oil supply routes. The thin stocks coincide with escalating tensions involving Iran, which could threaten shipping through key corridors including the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn that a sustained disruption could ground flights and drive fuel prices sharply higher across European markets. The situation is drawing comparisons to past energy shocks that prompted emergency government intervention.