Sweden Warns of Possible Aviation Fuel Shortage
Sweden has warned of a potential shortage of aviation fuel linked to the war in the Middle East, based on an assessment by the Swedish Energy Agency, Energy Minister Ebba Busch said.
Busch described the warning as preliminary, noting that the situation could evolve depending on how markets respond and adapt to new conditions. Caroline Asserup, director general of the Energy Agency, said that in a worst-case scenario, the country could move to ration aviation fuel.
The government said the warning is intended as an early signal to the aviation sector and related industries to prepare for possible supply disruptions in the coming period. Energy prices and fuel availability are affected by current geopolitical tensions, which are also having an impact on European markets.
Swedish authorities have not yet taken any concrete measures but continue to monitor the situation.