Local suppliers have stepped in to prevent jet fuel disruptions at four major Italian airports, sources told Reuters, following a temporary shortage linked to rising fuel prices since the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Milan’s Linate, Venice, Treviso, and Bologna airports had warned airlines last week of limited jet fuel availability from British company Air BP between April 2 and 9, according to internal advisories. The shortage was reportedly caused by a delayed fuel cargo, though the origin of the shipment remains unclear. BP declined to comment.
Alternative suppliers quickly filled the gap, and none of the airports reported flight cancellations. The SAVE Group, which operates Venice and Treviso airports, confirmed: “Fuel supply is fully under control: there are no critical issues affecting either supplies or flight operations.”
Europe imports over half of its jet fuel from the Middle East, making the region vulnerable to supply shocks. International Energy Agency (IEA) head Fatih Birol previously warned that the Middle East energy disruption could affect Europe around mid-April.
The successful intervention highlights the resilience of regional supply networks in mitigating short-term disruptions even amid a global energy crisis.
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