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Posted on April 14, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 14, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleSpain’s energy minister Sara Aagesen assured on April 14, 2026, that Spain’s kerosene, diesel, and gasoline supply is secure, thanks to its strong domestic refining capacity, placing it in a “privileged” position compared with more import-dependent EU neighbors.
MADRID, April 14 (Reuters) - Spain's fuels supply is not at risk at the moment and the country is in a "privileged situation" compared with European peers, Energy Minister Sara Aagesen said on Tuesday.
The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and subsequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have sparked a supply crisis, with European airlines calling on the European Union to deploy emergency measures to address growing concerns over jet fuel shortages.
Asked whether the Spanish government can guarantee the supply of kerosene, diesel and gasoline, Aagesen said that "at this moment, I can say yes".
"Our situation is not only robust, it's privileged," she said, thanks to a fleet of eight refineries producing 80% of the kerosene consumed in Spain.
"This is a very advantageous situation compared to many European partners, where the opposite is true: they are dependent on imports," she said, adding that Spanish refiners have not suffered from supply disruptions.
(Reporting by Pietro Lombardi; Editing by Alison Williams)
No, Spain's energy minister stated that there is no risk to the nation's fuels supply at the moment.
Spain produces 80% of the kerosene it consumes thanks to its fleet of eight refineries.
Spain is in a 'privileged' and 'robust' position, unlike some European peers who depend on fuel imports.
No, Spanish refiners have not suffered from supply disruptions according to the energy minister.
The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered supply concerns.
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