He said that even if Middle Eastern oil production returns to earlier levels within weeks, it would still take additional time for refined products to reach Europe. The warning comes as airlines begin adjusting schedules and governments weigh support for the most exposed sectors, with Brussels drawing up non‑binding guidance that includes options such as coordinated storage policy, possible stock releases and closer monitoring of fuel flows. The broader aviation risk has been building for weeks, with airports and carriers warning that disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could hit Europe’s fuel chain hard and lead to systemic jet fuel shortages ahead of the summer peak.
