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Europe may face a critical shortage of aviation fuel in the coming weeks.
According to the director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the continent has “perhaps six weeks or more of jet fuel”, with a real risk of flight cancellations if oil supplies continue to be disrupted.
The crisis is directly linked to tensions in the Middle East and the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz — a route through which around 20% of the world’s oil passes.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the planet’s main energy arteries. When its flow is compromised, the impact goes far beyond oil — it affects the entire global economic chain.
In Europe’s case, the situation is even more sensitive: heavy dependence on energy imports, a strong impact on the aviation sector, and an immediate rise in operational costs.
Airlines are already beginning to react. Companies such as KLM and easyJet have signalled flight cuts and rising costs, which will directly affect consumers.
The situation may worsen with the approach of the European summer — a period of peak travel demand.
What is at stake goes far beyond cancelled flights. This crisis reveals an essential truth for businesses and decision-makers: energy is the invisible foundation of the entire economy. When it fails, everything slows down.
The impact is not limited to aviation. It spreads rapidly: rising logistics costs, inflation, reduced consumption, and pressure on supply chains.
More than a temporary event, this scenario reinforces a structural shift: the world has become more vulnerable to geopolitical risks, and companies must operate with greater adaptability.
Energy efficiency, diversification, and risk management are no longer competitive advantages — they have become strategic necessities.
If an energy crisis can disrupt global chains within weeks, is your business prepared to operate in a scenario of instability?
