Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ energy agency head tells the AP - AP News

Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ energy agency head tells the AP  AP News

EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel - Reuters

EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis threatens air travel  Reuters

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns as Strait of Hormuz effectively closed

Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

European Airlines Face Fuel Shortages Within Weeks

If tankers do not soon begin crossing the Strait of Hormuz, airlines in Europe may not have enough jet fuel to operate all of their flights.

By Niraj Chokshi

Canada Is Mulling Age Restrictions on AI Chatbots and Social Media - Bloomberg.com

Canada Is Mulling Age Restrictions on AI Chatbots and Social Media  Bloomberg.com

Exclusive | Europe Drafts Postwar Plan to Free Up Hormuz Without U.S. - WSJ

Exclusive | Europe Drafts Postwar Plan to Free Up Hormuz Without U.S.  WSJ

EU to relax merger rules in bid to create ‘European champions’

Draft reforms stress benefits of scale and investment in competition regulator’s assessment of proposed deals

Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left due to Iran war, says energy chief

There will be flight cancellations ‘soon’ if oil supplies are not restored in coming weeks, says head of IEA Business live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left before shortages will hit because of the Iran war, according to the head of a global energy watchdog. Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said there will be flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies from the Middle East are not restored wi...

By Jasper Jolly

Your next flight could be more expensive as jet fuel costs soar

Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.

By Camila Domonoske

Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears

Gas leak ignites plant in Victoria that produces about 10 percent of Australia's fuel.

Europe could run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks, IEA chief tells AP

The International Energy Agency's head warned Thursday that Europe is going to run out of jet fuel in as soon as six weeks.

Ottawa 'very seriously' considering age restrictions for social media, AI chatbots

The federal heritage minister says the government is "seriously considering" whether to restrict young Canadians' access to social media platforms and artificial intelligence chatbots — but hasn't reached a decision yet.

Europe running low on jet fuel, stoking fears of flight cancellations

Europe has “maybe 6 weeks or so [of] jet fuel left”, the head of the International Energy Agency said on Thursday in a wide-ranging interview, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war. IEA executive director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced”, stemming from the pinch-off of oil, gas and other vital supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. “In the...

By Associated Press

Europe has six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left, energy boss warns

Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency, warned there could be flight cancellations ‘soon’.

By Neil Lancefield

No jet fuel in 6 weeks: Europe may see mass flight cancellations soon

Europe faces a critical jet fuel shortage, potentially lasting only six weeks, warns the International Energy Agency chief. Disruptions from the Iran conflict could soon ground flights. This "largest energy crisis" threatens global economic growth and inflation, with developing nations in Asia and Africa bearing the brunt before impacting Europe and the Americas.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

EU working on jet fuel plan as Iran crisis hits travel

The European Union is drafting plans to tackle a looming jet fuel supply crunch and maximise refinery output, ⁠officials said.

EU to send anti-Russian destabilisation mission to Armenia

RFE/RL has reported that the decision was pending approval from the EU’s foreign ministers.

By Yousef Bardouka

Cyprus posts second lowest inflation rate in the EU

Cyprus recorded one of the lowest inflation rates in the European Union in March, with the country’s annual harmonised inflation standing at 1.5 per cent, according to figures released on Thursday by Eurostat and the Cyprus Statistical Service (Cystat). Specifically, the data showed that Cyprus matched the second-lowest inflation rate in the EU, alongside Sweden […]

Europe prepares plan to replace US command in NATO if Trump decides to leave - WSJ

The plan doesn't aim to rival NATO, but rather to give Europe the tools to preserve nuclear deterrence and military cohesion against Russia.

Fuel supply fears after blaze tears through crucial Australian refinery

Columns of fire engulfed a crucial Australian oil refinery after a chain of explosions, authorities said on Thursday, as they warned of disruptions to domestic fuel supply. Flames as high as 60 metres erupted late on Wednesday after a gas leak ignited at the Viva fuel plant in Victoria state, firefighters said, one of only two working oil refineries in Australia. The refinery, about an hour’s drive southwest of state capital Melbourne, pumps out about 10 per cent of Australia’s fuel, accordin...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

Cyprus sets 15 as social media age limit as EU rolls out app to verify users’ ages

The European Commission has launched an age verification application to restrict minors’ access to social media, with Cyprus among the first countries piloting it and President Nikos Christodoulides announcing that 15 will be the minimum age for social media accounts on the island. The app was presented by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. It […]

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LTFRB should urge TNVS to cut commissions amid fuel price surge – Quimbo

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) should urge ride-hailing operators to temporarily lower commission rates on partner drivers to ease the burden of soaring fuel prices, Marikina Rep. Miro Quimbo said. The lawmaker said lowering commission rates would boost the take-home pay of transport network vehicle services (TNVS) and motorcycle

By mmercado

Reduced hours at petrol stations ‘may not be needed’

The operating hours of petrol stations in Thailand might not have to be reduced on Monday as planned earlier, if fuel supplies remain adequate, according to Energy Minister Akanat Promphan.

EU working on jet fuel plan as US-Iran crisis threatens air travel

EU also working on measures targeting jet fuel supply but still in development, ​officials familiar with proposals say

By Reuters

GCC chief meets EU migration head in Brussels - Arab News

GCC chief meets EU migration head in Brussels  Arab News

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 — Malaysia will prioritise meeting its domestic fuel requirements before supplying any ex...

MEP: Hungary stands to gain from Ukraine’s EU accession

The history of the European Union shows that all member states have benefited economically from their neighbors joining the EU, and in this context, Hungary should support Ukraine’s aspirations for European integration.

Estonia says no to EU's Equal Pay Directive

Estonia is seeking to postpone the European Union's pay transparency directive by two years and to have it redrafted, arguing the new legislation increases the administrative burden on businesses.

EU imposes anti-dumping duties on Brazilian plywood in €216m dispute - The Brussels Times

EU imposes anti-dumping duties on Brazilian plywood in €216m dispute  The Brussels Times

Poland cleared to launch EU’s first hydrogen grid operator

Hydrogen is seen as an important element of the green transition.

By Alicja Ptak

Europe has about six weeks’ worth of jet fuel, says the International Energy Agency

The crisis in the flow of oil, gas and other critical energy resources caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz was addressed by the head of the IEA, Fatih Birol The post Europe has about six weeks’ worth of jet fuel, says the International Energy Agency appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Could the EU field its own army? Lithuanian leaders are not so sure - LRT

Could the EU field its own army? Lithuanian leaders are not so sure  LRT

Government absorbing cost of fuel relief, not industry – Richmond Rockson rebuts COMAC CEO

The Communications Spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has strongly rejected claims that recent fuel price reductions are being driven by industry players rather than government intervention.

By Ernest Arhinful

Opposition to EU Membership Grows in Iceland, Survey Finds

Public opposition to Iceland joining the European Union has increased over the past year, according to a new survey commissioned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Polling conducted by Maskína shows that 46% of respondents now oppose EU membership, up from 39.8% in a comparable survey last year. Support for joining stands at 31%, down… The post Opposition to EU Membership Grows in Iceland, Survey Finds appeared first on Iceland Review.

By Michael Chapman