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Europe jet fuel supply expected to stabilize as Asian imports arrive
Europe is expected to avoid a widespread physical shortage of jet fuel as nearly 900,000 tonnes of kerosene from Asia are scheduled to arrive in the coming months. This influx of supply is intended to mitigate risks of shortages through the final quarter of the year.
Despite the anticipated increase in supply, prices are expected to remain high. According to Kpler analyst George Shaw, jet fuel prices are closely linked to the diesel market, which has recently seen record prices and tightening supply. Last week, the average European jet fuel price reached $207.56 (€176) per barrel, a figure 27.8% above the previous month’s European average.
Rising crude oil prices and widening refinery margins have contributed to the increased costs. Europe has become more vulnerable to supply disruptions following shifts in maritime routes and production, leading the continent to diversify its imports. While it previously relied heavily on the Middle East, Europe is now increasingly sourcing fuel from South Korea, Nigeria, and the United States.
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Asia · Europe · George Shaw · International Air Transport Association · Kpler
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Europe has shifted its jet fuel sourcing from the Middle East to South Korea, Nigeria, and the United States. de.euronews.com · fr.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The fourth quarter is expected to be less tense than the beginning of the year due to seasonal declines in aviation demand. de.euronews.com · fr.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The average European jet fuel price rose to $207.56 (€176) per barrel last week. de.euronews.com · fr.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 900,000 tonnes of jet fuel from Asia are expected to arrive in Europe in the coming months. de.euronews.com · fr.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jet fuel prices are expected to remain high due to links with the tightening diesel market. de.euronews.com · fr.euronews.com · www.euronews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The recent jet fuel price was 27.8% above the previous month’s European average. de.euronews.com · fr.euronews.com