EU Commissioner Warns of Potential Jet Fuel Supply Issues in Longer Term

Carriers around the world have cut flight schedules and raised prices due to Iran’s efforts to close the Strait of Hormuz.

European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen speaks in Nicosia, Cyprus, on May 13, 2026. Petros Karadjias/AP Photo

The European Union’s energy commissioner said on May 13 that while there isn’t a risk to the supply of jet fuel now, there are no guarantees the bloc won’t face shortages in the longer term.

Commissioner Dan Jorgensen told reporters that the outcome depends on the situation in the Middle East.