Holidays 'very likely' at risk as EU warns of 'crisis'

Sky News
April 22, 2026
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Europe faces "very serious crisis" due to dwindling aviation fuel stocks, risking summer holidays.

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Summer holiday plans for individuals are "very likely" at risk due to aviation fuel shortages.

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The EU has warned that Europe faces a "very serious crisis" due to dwindling aviation fuel stocks. This shortage, attributed to the war in Iran, could force people to alter their summer holiday plans. The EU stated that holidays are "very likely" at risk.

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