28/05/2026
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28/05/2026
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BRUSSELS, May 28: The European Union has warned that jet fuel supplies could come under increasing pressure in the coming weeks if the situation in the Strait of Hormuz does not improve.
The warning was issued by the energy department of the European Commission following the latest meetings of its oil and gas coordination groups, which assessed the impact of ongoing disruptions in one of the world's most important energy shipping routes.
According to the Commission, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting not only crude oil shipments but also the transport of major petroleum products, with repercussions being felt across all EU member states.
“The Oil Coordination Group signalled that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacts both crude oil and all major petroleum products, and that all EU countries are affected by the dynamics,” the Commission said in an update.
So far, the bloc has mainly experienced higher energy prices, with no physical supply shortages reaching consumers. However, officials cautioned that prolonged disruption could lead to tighter market conditions.
“While the EU has so far been experiencing price effects with no physical supply disruptions at consumer level, markets are expected to become increasingly tighter if the situation does not improve in the next weeks, especially for jet fuel,” the statement added.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime chokepoint through which a significant share of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas exports passes. Continued instability in the region has raised concerns over energy security, transportation costs, and fuel availability in global markets.
European officials continue to monitor developments closely as geopolitical tensions in the Gulf threaten to further disrupt international energy trade.
