Europe energy crisis

Europe Faces Critical Jet Fuel Shortage With Six Weeks Remaining

The International Energy Agency warns that Europe has only about six weeks of jet fuel supplies remaining, potentially leading to flight cancellations if oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz remain blocked due to the Iran war. This crisis, described as the largest ever faced, could severely impact the global economy, disproportionately affecting developing countries. Even if the Strait reopens, damage to energy facilities in the Persian Gulf could take up to two years to repair, and the broader geopolitical situation casts a “dark shadow” over global energy security.

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Russia Cuts Off Gas Transit Through Ukraine

On New Year’s Day, Russia will cease gas exports to Europe via Ukrainian pipelines, ending a five-year transit agreement and marking a significant geopolitical shift. This halt, coupled with an impending cold snap, will severely test Europe’s gas reserves, already depleted faster than in previous winters. The price of gas is rising, and the situation could stress-test European markets, particularly as countries face reduced wind power and increased heating demand. While some countries, like Slovakia, pressure Ukraine to renegotiate, Ukraine refuses a deal benefiting Russia financially.

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