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Hormuz Crisis Exposed Fragility of How the World Keeps Planes Flying
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned that commercial jet fuel supplies may worsen this summer despite improved traffic through the Strait of Hormuz since mid-June.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has steadily increased following a US-Iran preliminary deal, but energy markets require months or years to recover.
EU nations might release jet fuel reserves to avoid shortages during the peak summer travel season amidst supply concerns and regional infrastructure damage.
An analysis identified 11 markets most vulnerable to jet fuel supply disruptions based on import dependency, reserve coverage, and demand size for the upcoming travel season.