Europe Avoided Predicted Jet Fuel Shortage Despite Strait of Hormuz Closure
Despite dire warnings that Europe would run out of jet fuel by June 2026 following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in late February, the continent avoided physical shortages. The disruption, described by the IEA as the largest in global oil market history, cut off approximately 14 million barrels per day of oil supply (14% of global demand). Europe, which consumes 1.6 million barrels per day of jet fuel but produces only 1.1 million, was deemed particularly vulnerable. However, market mechanisms—including price-driven behavioral changes by producers, refiners, traders, and consumers—prevented the predicted shortages. While prices rose sharply and inventories fell, no widespread rationing or flight cancellations occurred, demonstrating the adaptability of global energy markets.
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