Possible jet fuel shortages

There should not be shortage of car petrol. But diesel shortages are a possibility; and if diesel becomes more expensive, all things delivered by trucks will become more expensive, triggering inflation.
Jet fuel looks to be the main problem. In Italy already four smaller airports have declared fuel shortage; at present this means, 'please pilots, arrive here well stocked so that you have enough fuel to go back to starting point'. But if the thing goes on it could turn more serious. If the fuel has to be rationed, first in list will be military, state and service flights, second will be long range flights, third and more at risk short range flights.

I am personally extremely worried about this. Apparently the last cargo of jet fuel bound for Europe to pass thru the Strait of Hormuz just arrived this past weekend, and we have no idea when we'll be getting more. It's absolutely a real concern especially for shorter flights. The Guardian reported on this on Friday: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/10/european-airports-jet-fuel-shortages-flights-iran

All we can do is cross our fingers and hope things reopen soon. Of course, it will then take some time for supplies to return to normal.

More frustrated with the whole situation than concerned. Both WestJet and Air Canada have stated that the first flights it will cancel-if it comes to that point, will be from Europe and Asia. Luckily I have no flights booked until October. This couldn't possibly last that long could it?....I do recall saying that about the pandemic in March 2020 when I openly wondered if I should cancel my Trip to Scotland. I didn't right away, because...how long could it possibly last.

Yes, I'm a bit worried. And I don't want to feel guilty for traveling and using fuel. We have a trip to Italy planned for October, but all the hotels can be cancelled and I'm not booking air for a couple months. We'll have to start booking attractions then, too. Then we will access the situation. When the war started, I was dismayed that people who expressed any kind of concern on these forums were mocked by people saying, "Unless you're traveling to the Middle East, why worry?" So many many reasons to worry.

I think people were/are probably just a bit naive about the knock on effects of the war. It’s exactly the same as when Covid hit. Europe was really quite panicked but Rick was still posting about how he was going to travel as usual and there was no need to worry. Obviously, he didn’t in the end but the whole thing was quite interesting.

I would not be at all surprised if I don’t get to go on the holiday I’ve got booked for this summer.

A travel vlog I skim had a story about a discount Euro airline that is telling people there will be an additional X euros collected to cover increased fuel costs or you're not flying. It wasn't a great amount but it caused a great deal of outrage amongst the commenters on the site.

I see if I can dredge it up. I can easily see this becoming the norm, force majeure and all that.

Hey I found it

https://viewfromthewing.com/airline-tells-already-ticketed-passengers-to-pay-extra-for-fuel-as-oil-prices-soar-or-be-denied-boarding/

Allan:
Can you give us a link to the WestJet and Air Canada statements?
Thanks.
I’m taking WestJet to Dublin in June……

I spend my time in France…..in Calvados. There are rumors of impending shortages.

4.9 Fuel Cost Adjustment
In the event of extraordinary variations in fuel prices affecting international energy markets, Volotea may apply a limited and temporary adjustment to the ticket price prior to the scheduled departure of the flight.
Any such adjustment will be calculated in accordance with the methodology, thresholds and limits published on Volotea’s website.
Passengers will be informed during the booking process of the methodology applicable to any adjustment resulting from increases or decreases in fuel costs, which may lead to a corresponding increase or decrease in the price of their Ticket. The exact amount of any such adjustment will be communicated to passengers prior to departure, once the applicable fuel cost variation has been determined. Such adjustments will only apply to passengers who have been informed of this possibility during the booking process, allowing them to make an informed decision before completing their purchase.
By completing their purchase after being informed of the possibility of any adjustment to the Ticket price, passengers acknowledge and accept that such adjustment may be applied and authorise Volotea to charge any corresponding increase, or reimburse any decrease, using the same payment method used to purchase the Ticket.
( From the link provided by phred)

I haven't ever booked or even looked at the Volotea site, so can only wonder how apparent the notice is regarding fuel surcharges.