BRUSSELS, April 14 (Reuters) - There is no shortage of jet fuel in the European Union at the moment, but supply problems could occur and the situation remains a top concern, the European Commission
European Commission: No Current Jet Fuel Shortage in EU but Concerns Persist
Current Status and Ongoing Concerns Over Jet Fuel Supply in the EU
Commission’s Statement on Jet Fuel Availability
BRUSSELS, April 14 (Reuters) - There is no shortage of jet fuel in the European Union at the moment, but supply problems could occur and the situation remains a top concern, the European Commission said on Tuesday.
Airlines’ Appeals and Industry Reactions
Calls for Emergency Measures
European airlines have urged the European Union to step in with emergency measures to tackle repercussions from the Iran war, including widespread airspace closures and mounting concerns over jet fuel shortages, a document seen by Reuters showed.
Official Comments from the European Commission
Current Assessment
"There is no evidence for fuel shortage in the European Union at present, but supply issues could occur in the near future," a Commission spokesperson told reporters in Brussels.
Stability of Crude Oil Supplies
Refinery Supply and Stock Release
"Crude oil supplies to the European refineries remain stable, with no need for additional stock releases at the present. However, that remains our primary concern," the spokesperson added.
(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Makini Brice)
