EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply
In Belgium, Reuters reported that The European Union will urge members to cut their dependence on Middle Eastern jet fuel and look into increasing imports from the U.S., in new guidelines expected next , an official source told Reuters, as the Iran war disrupts global supply.
The plans, previously unreported and still being finalized, will put a greater focus on self-sufficiency and resilience via SAF or synthetic fuels, according to the report.
European airlines have warned of potential jet fuel shortages within weeks as a result of the Iran war, which could disrupt the summer travel season. Europe is particularly vulnerable as it imports some 30% to 40% of its jet fuel, at least half of that from the Middle East, according to the report.
The EU’s non-binding recommendations will emphasize the bloc’s limitations in increasing jet fuel output domestically and provide guidance on how to handle potential shortages, it added.
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