Politico learned about Germany's preparations for a critical shortage of aviation fuel
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Germany's preparations for a sharp rise in prices due to a shortage of aviation fuel contrast with Brussels' attempts to downplay the concerns of EU member states. This was reported by the Politico newspaper on April 20.
According to the newspaper, the decision of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to convene the National Security Council, established in 2025 to coordinate operational responses to large-scale threats, indicates that Berlin assesses the shortage of aviation fuel as a serious problem. The German leader acknowledged that there was a "tense" situation in his country amid the escalation in the Middle East.
Despite the remaining reserve, Berlin is ready to use "all available tools" to ensure supplies in the event of a worsening crisis, Merz said. Meanwhile, German Economy Minister Katerina Reiche is holding a meeting with representatives of affected industries, including airlines and airport operators, to discuss emergency response measures.
Against the background of preparations for the crisis in Berlin, the statements of the EU Commissioner for Transport Apostolos Tsitsikostas about the absence of signs of a shortage of aviation fuel in Europe seem to be less convincing, Politico notes.
Bloomberg reported yesterday that airlines around the world have begun to reduce the number of flights and decommission aircraft due to a sharp increase in aviation fuel prices. Dutch airline KLM has announced that it will cancel 80 take-off and departure flights from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport next month.
The Guardian newspaper reported on April 16 that aviation fuel reserves in Europe could last for about six weeks, after which flight cancellations are possible amid the conflict with Iran. At the same time, easyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis announced the availability of fuel reserves until about mid-May and the absence of serious concerns in the industry.
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