ACI-Europe head Olivier Jankovec warns of a systemic jet fuel shortage in Europe within three weeks due to the Hormuz blockade.
Jet fuel, representing 20‑30% of airline operating costs, could trigger mass cancellations at hubs like Heathrow, Frankfurt and Schiphol.
EU officials have not released strategic oil stocks, while traders price a refining premium and jet‑fuel cracks hit multi‑month highs.
Analysts urge Brussels to organise purchases and alternative routes, warning the next three weeks will decide between price spikes or operational paralysis.