New UK Government 'jet fuel shortage' update after airport disruption

New UK Government 'jet fuel shortage' update after airport disruptionThere were problems at the weekend Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Steven Smith, Content Editor 15:01, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Updated: 15:05, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 There were some issues at two UK airports (Image: Dushlik via Getty Images)The UK Government has released an update following jet fuel supply disruptions over the weekend, clarifying the causes and confirming they were unrelated to the Middle East conflict. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) Widespread anxiety about fuel costs and availability has persisted since hostilities between the US, Israel and Iran erupted at the end of February. The tensions caused oil prices to surge, triggering substantial increases across all fuel types, from petrol and diesel to aviation fuel. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the latest news from around the world and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyMotorists have faced significant pain at the forecourt, with both fuel types rising sharply and remaining considerably higher than pre-conflict levels. A major factor has been the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of global oil supplies pass.While recent days hav...