Sweden warns of potential jet fuel shortage

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

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

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.