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Local Suppliers Avert Jet Fuel Disruption at Four Italian Airports, Sources Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 7, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 7, 2026
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Local suppliers stepped in to resolve a temporary jet fuel shortage at four Italian airports—Milan Linate, Venice, Treviso and Bologna—from April 2–9, caused by a delayed Air BP fuel cargo amid sharply rising jet fuel prices tied to the U.S.–Israel war with Iran.
Local Suppliers Prevent Jet Fuel Disruption at Four Major Italian Airports
Jet Fuel Shortage and Resolution at Key Italian Airports
Background of the Jet Fuel Shortage
MILAN, April 7 (Reuters) - Local suppliers stepped in to resolve a temporary jet fuel shortage at four Italian airports, three sources told Reuters on Tuesday, amid a sharp rise in jet fuel prices since the start of the U.S-Israel war with Iran.
Airports Affected and Initial Alerts
The airports of Milan's Linate, Venice, Treviso and Bologna last week alerted airlines to limited availability of jet fuel supplied by British company Air BP between April 2 and April 9, according to advisories exchanged among airlines and seen by Reuters.
Role of Alternative Suppliers
The intervention of alternative suppliers filled the temporary gap, the sources with knowledge of the matter said, adding that the issue affecting Air BP was caused by a delayed cargo.
Uncertainty Surrounding the Delay
It was not immediately clear what caused the delay or where the cargo originated. BP declined to comment.
Wider Context and Impact
Europe's Dependence on Middle Eastern Jet Fuel
Europe last year imported more than half of its jet fuel from the Middle East, according to data from S&P Global.
Operational Continuity at the Airports
All four airports confirmed to Reuters that they were not forced to cancel flights because of the fuel disruption.
"The SAVE Group confirms that fuel supply is fully under control: there are no critical issues affecting either supplies or flight operations," the operator of Venice and Treviso airports said in a statement.
SAVE said it could rely on multiple jet fuel suppliers and ruled out supply problems in the short term.
Media Coverage
Jet fuel issues at the four Italian airports were first reported by Italian daily Corriere della Sera.
(Reporting by Francesca Landini in Milan, additional reporting by Stephanie Kelly in London, editing by Giselda Vagnoni)
Key Takeaways
- •A sharp spike in jet fuel prices and supply disruption recently emerged due to war‑related disruptions, notably the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key transit for fuel exports (argusmedia.com).
- •Europe is highly dependent on Middle East jet fuel supplies—over half of its imports transit via the Gulf—making it vulnerable to such shocks (argusmedia.com).
- •Rapid market response via alternative local suppliers ensured no flight cancellations at the affected Italian airports, underscoring resilience in regional aviation logistics.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Local suppliers avert jet fuel disruption at four Italian airports, sources say
1Which Italian airports were affected by the jet fuel shortage?
The airports of Milan's Linate, Venice, Treviso, and Bologna experienced temporary jet fuel shortages.
2What caused the jet fuel supply issue at Italian airports?
The issue was due to a delayed cargo from British supplier Air BP, with the exact reason for the delay unclear.
3How was the jet fuel shortage resolved?
Alternative local suppliers intervened to fill the gap, ensuring no flight cancellations occurred.
4Did the fuel shortage lead to flight cancellations?
No, all four airports confirmed there were no flight cancellations caused by the fuel disruption.
5Are further jet fuel supply problems expected at these airports?
According to airport operators, fuel supplies are currently under control and short-term supply issues are not anticipated.
