Britain Braces for Jet Fuel Shortages, Summer Holidays at Risk

0:00On April 16th, Britain's gearing up for potential jet fuel shortages with plans to prioritize emergency aircraft like air ambulances, police, helicopters, and lifeguard choppers in a total supply cutoff. Officials figure less than 10 percent of flights would get canceled thanks to diversified fuel sources, but that still hits thousands of passengers right as summer holidays peak. The chaos stems from the U.S. Israel strikes on Iran back in late February, prompting Iran to shut down the strait of Hormuz, a key oil route out of the Gulf. Jet fuel prices have doubled faster than gas or diesel for cars, forcing airlines to jack up fares and pass costs straight to summer travelers. According to the International Energy Agency's head, Europe could see shortages in just six weeks without Middle East oil flowing again, though UK. Ministers call a full crisis unlikely, and airlines must warn passengers two weeks ahead to dodge pandemic-style messes.