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news El Financiero 2026-04-10

Europe warns of severe fuel shortage if Ormuz Strait remains blocked

The European Union could face a systemic crisis of aviation fuel if transit through the Ormuz Strait is not restored within three weeks. Industry groups warn that prolonged supply interruption would severely impact Europe's connectivity and economy.


'Si el tránsito por el estrecho de Ormuz no se restablece en las próximas tres semanas, una escasez de combustible de aviación podría convertirse en realidad’, alertó Europa. <p>La Unión Europea (UE) podría afrontar una<b> “crisis sistémica” de queroseno si el </b><a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/04/10/acusan-que-solo-9-buques-cruzaron-el-estrecho-de-ormuz-en-dia-2-de-la-tregua-trafico-esta-por-debajo/" rel="" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/0...

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