European Airlines Warned: Jet Fuel Prices Double, Flight Reductions from April — NRG-IA

European Airlines Under Pressure from Soaring Fuel Costs The European aviation sector is facing increasing pressure amid disruptions in Middle East oil supply, a situation expected to severely impact the European economy starting April 2026. This warning comes from Fatih Birol, head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), who highlights the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on deliveries. Airlines are among the first to be affected, with jet fuel prices reportedly doubling, leading operators to cut flights and seek emergency solutions to protect profitability, according to market information cited by Economedia . Impact of Middle East Disruptions on the Aviation Sector The fuel crisis, triggered by the conflict in Iran and Middle East disruptions, particularly the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, is projected to significantly intensify operational cost pressures for airlines. Fatih Birol warned on Wednesday that these disruptions will increase in April and affect the European…