Global jet fuel shortage threatens to ground aircraft

Global jet fuel stocks have reached critical levels, with only six weeks of reserves available according to European energy officials.

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Supplies from the Persian Gulf are drying up, forcing airlines to reduce operations and risking flight cancellations.

Lufthansa has already announced the closure of an operational base due to jet fuel costs and staff strikes.

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