September 18, 2026

Sweden warns of potential jet fuel shortage

Energy officials say the outlook depends heavily on how markets respond to the crisis

Sweden warns of potential jet fuel shortage
A fuel truck prepares to pump jet fuel into an aircraft at Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, Apr 24, 2026. REUTERS/Kazeem Sanni

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Reuters

Published : 28 Apr 2026, 09:47 PM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 03:39 PM

Sweden is issuing an early warning of a potential shortage of jet fuel stemming from the war in the Middle East, Energy Minister Ebba Busch said on Tuesday.

"This is based on the Energy Agency's assessment," Busch told a press conference.

Sweden could in a worst case scenario face rationing of aviation fuel, but the situation going forward depends to a great degree on how the market adapts, said Energy Agency General Director Caroline Asserup.

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