US Jet Fuel May Supply Europe Amid Looming Shortages

African outlets stress that jet fuel shortages and high prices are already hurting local airlines, not just threatening future travel. Unions and industry groups in Nigeria warn that carriers with thin margins may not survive a prolonged supply crunch. They argue that global supply decisions by big producers and regulators often leave African markets at the back of the queue.

• •Nigerian aviation unions report that some local airlines are struggling to secure enough jet fuel for scheduled flights.
• •African carriers face higher fuel prices than many European and US airlines because of weaker bargaining power and infrastructure limits.
• •Unions in Nigeria warn that continued shortages could lead to job losses in the aviation sector.
• •African industry groups complain that global refiners prioritise deliveries to Europe and North America when supplies are tight.
• •Some African airlines are considering cutting routes or reducing flight frequencies to cope with fuel constraints.