Europe Faces Jet Fuel Shortage Amid Hormuz Crisis

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This episode examines warnings from the International Energy Agency about a looming aviation fuel crisis in Europe following the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz. With reserves potentially lasting only six weeks, airlines could face widespread flight cancellations, triggering ripple effects across global energy prices and inflation. We explore which countries are most vulnerable, how airlines are responding, and why a prolonged supply shock could have serious consequences for the global economy—especially for developing nations.