Rising costs of jet fuel, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, are forcing major European airlines to cancel thousands of flights. Energy authorities are warning about the potential for a serious fuel shortage if supply chains are not restored.

The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, while energy authorities warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies aren't replenished soon. <img alt="A Lufthansa passenger jet refuels at the gate at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in France in March, 2026." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1024x683+0+0/resize/1024x683!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fb5%2Fe2%2F569aecec4e7ca87431354996c3a0%2Fg...