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EU Prepares Backup Plan as Summer Jet Fuel Concerns Mount

Brussels says there are no shortages yet but is exploring emergency measures — including importing U.S. kerosene — to protect summer travel.

Published May 7, 2026, 1:58 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The European Union says it is not currently facing jet fuel shortages but is preparing for a possible shortfall ahead of the summer holiday season. Officials are weighing contingency options, including using U.S. kerosene as a backup supply to keep flights operating.