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Airlines Cut Flights, Lower Forecasts Amid Soaring Jet Fuel Costs

Major airlines, including Lufthansa and United, are significantly reducing flight schedules and lowering financial forecasts due to a sharp increase in jet fuel prices. This surge, partly attributed to the Iran conflict, is causing operational challenges and leading to higher surcharges for passengers.

21 Apr, 07:27 — 21 Apr, 22:58
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APVery High11h ago

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy - AP News

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy  AP News

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BBCHigh15h ago

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

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bloombergHigh4h ago

United Airlines Cuts Full-Year Forecast on Rising Fuel Costs - Bloomberg.com

United Airlines Cuts Full-Year Forecast on Rising Fuel Costs  Bloomberg.com

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wsjHigh7h ago

Deutsche Lufthansa to Cancel 20,000 Short-Haul Flights to Save Jet Fuel - WSJ

Deutsche Lufthansa to Cancel 20,000 Short-Haul Flights to Save Jet Fuel  WSJ

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FTVery High2h ago

United Airlines slashes revenue forecast as jet fuel price surges

Company curbs full-year expectations despite record first-quarter sales as Iran war pushes up costs

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Airlines demand UK relax noise rules and cut flight tax as fuel shortage looms

Ministers also asked to alter compensation rights and suspend emissions trading scheme amid Middle East war Airlines are lobbying the UK government to relax environmental and noise rules, modify passenger rights and cut taxes on flying, as they prepare for higher costs and a possible shortage of jet fuel because of the war in the Middle East. A list of policy requests submitted to ministers and the aviation regulator includes suspending the emissions trading scheme and relaxing limits on nigh...

By Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual3h ago

EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel.

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cnbcMostly Factual4h ago

United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge

The carrier's first-quarter earnings topped Wall Street's expectations.

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SCMPMostly Factual15h ago

Hong Kong-Macau ferry fares to increase by up to 11% amid fuel costs surge

The two main ferry operators running daily services between Hong Kong and Macau will raise fares by up to 11 per cent amid surging fuel prices, while a union said bus drivers were reporting lost income as companies cut services. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the government would continue to monitor oil prices as it pressed ahead with measures set out earlier by the interdepartmental task force on fuel supply. A day earlier, TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet said they would...

By Connor Mycroft

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France 24High9h ago

Jet fuel prices flying sky high

The war in Iran is having wider consequences for the aviation sector, with rising jet fuel prices putting pressure on airlines and even raising concerns about possible shortages. France and Europe more broadly are looking for solutions to prevent such a scenario. Bryan Quinn reports.

By FRANCE24

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marketwatchMostly Factual2h ago

Airlines cut flights as fuel costs surge — an economic fallout from the Iran war that markets may be missing

For travelers, the disappearing flights are translating into fewer route and connecting options, and of course higher fare prices.

By Claudia Assis

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forbes5h ago

Canada’s Largest Airlines Keep Cutting Routes To US–Here’s Why - Forbes

Canada’s Largest Airlines Keep Cutting Routes To US–Here’s Why  Forbes

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The IndependentMostly Factual16h ago

Fuel thefts spike as petrol stations see huge increase in ‘drive-offs’

This surge coincides with a sharp rise in fuel costs since the Middle East conflict

By Neil Lancefield

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YahooMostly Factual10h ago

American Airlines stock sinks after United merger talk sputters

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straits-timesMostly Factual10h ago

EU weighs more US jet fuel, cleaner aviation amid Iran war strains - The Straits Times

EU weighs more US jet fuel, cleaner aviation amid Iran war strains  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual6h ago

European Union weighs more American jet fuel, cleaner aviation industry amid strains from Iran war

The European Commission is due to present a broader package of energy and transport measures, with the EU's transport chief noting no signs of "widespread [flight] cancellations" in the near future.

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yle-newsHigh16h ago

Viking Line sees improved results in Q1, but fuel costs cause a murky outlook

Citing volatile fuel prices, the company decided to not issue an earnings forecast for the remainder of the year.

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Bangkok PostMostly Factual1h ago

Fuel surcharges jump as airlines tighten schedules

Local airlines have continued to reduce capacity by consolidating less profitable flights into remaining services to stay afloat amid rising jet fuel prices, while Japan Airlines and ANA announced a doubling of fuel surcharges, with Thailand-bound fuel surcharges increasing from about 3,000 baht to 6,000 baht.

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philstarMostly Factual8h ago

Imee slams Marcos admin for belated fuel price limits

Sen. Imee Marcos yesterday criticized her brother’s administration anew, this time for being late in mandating a fuel price adjustment.

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab

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Daily Star BDMixed5h ago

Fuel Price Increase Impact On Bangladesh Agriculture | Farmers in distress as diesel price hike drives up costs - The Daily Star

Fuel Price Increase Impact On Bangladesh Agriculture | Farmers in distress as diesel price hike drives up costs  The Daily Star

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Daily NationMostly Factual12h ago

Youths in Embu stage protests over rising fuel costs

The youths want the government to urgently intervene to end the suffering of Kenyans.

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zerohedgeLow12h ago

Europe's EV Sales Jump 51% As Iran War Sends Gasoline Prices Soaring

Europe's EV Sales Jump 51% As Iran War Sends Gasoline Prices Soaring By Tsvetana Paraskova of OilPrice.com, Registrations of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Europe’s key automotive markets surged by 51% in March as the Iran war pushed gasoline prices to multi-year highs, data published by research firm New Automotive and trade association E-Mobility Europe showed on Monday. A Tesla charging on a street in Amsterdam More than 224,000 new electric passenger cars were registe...

By Tyler Durden

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dhaka-tribuneMostly Factual12h ago

Fuel price hike fails to shake kitchen market stability - Dhaka Tribune

Fuel price hike fails to shake kitchen market stability  Dhaka Tribune

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naharnetMixed10h ago

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy - Naharnet

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy  Naharnet

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Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 21 Apr, 07:27Full coverage: 53 · 16hWindow: 16h
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The Independent21 Apr, 07:27First to report

Fuel thefts spike as petrol stations see huge increase in ‘drive-offs’

yle-news21 Apr, 08:04

Viking Line sees improved results in Q1, but fuel costs cause a murky outlook

SCMP21 Apr, 08:38

Hong Kong-Macau ferry fares to increase by up to 11% amid fuel costs surge

BBC21 Apr, 08:59

Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs

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zerohedge21 Apr, 11:20

Europe's EV Sales Jump 51% As Iran War Sends Gasoline Prices Soaring

la-vanguardia21 Apr, 11:20

Bruselas prepara un plan para garantizar el combustible de aviones en casos extremos

der-standard21 Apr, 11:42

EU sieht keinen akuten Kerosinmangel, beugt aber vor

dhaka-tribune21 Apr, 11:43

Fuel price hike fails to shake kitchen market stability - Dhaka Tribune

naftemporiki21 Apr, 11:56

Γερμανία: Σε επαγρύπνηση η κυβέρνηση, αλλά δεν βλέπει ζήτημα ελλείψεων καυσίμων αεροσκαφών

Daily Nation21 Apr, 11:58

Youths in Embu stage protests over rising fuel costs

telex21 Apr, 12:11

Szinte az összes nagyobb légitársaság járatokat töröl a kerozin drágulása miatt

tvn2421 Apr, 12:42

Nowy Jork się nasycił. Zmiana trendu

AP21 Apr, 12:53

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy - AP News

straits-times21 Apr, 13:10

EU weighs more US jet fuel, cleaner aviation amid Iran war strains - The Straits Times

club-of-mozambique21 Apr, 13:13

Mozambique: LAM guarantees jet fuel availability — AIM report - CLUB OF MOZAMBIQUE

naharnet21 Apr, 13:18

Middle East crises divide Europe with rising fuel costs and tensions over Israel policy - Naharnet

Yahoo21 Apr, 13:33

American Airlines stock sinks after United merger talk sputters

France 2421 Apr, 14:13

Jet fuel prices flying sky high

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philstar21 Apr, 16:00

Imee slams Marcos admin for belated fuel price limits

le-figaro21 Apr, 16:14

«Grands rouleurs», pêcheurs, agriculteurs... Sébastien Lecornu dévoile de nouvelles aides face à la flambée des carburants

lsm-lv21 Apr, 16:39

Stādu audzētājiem sākas jauna tirdzniecības sezona; spiesti celt cenas

24ur21 Apr, 16:42

'Goriva je dovolj': počitnice niso ogrožene

wsj21 Apr, 16:58

Deutsche Lufthansa to Cancel 20,000 Short-Haul Flights to Save Jet Fuel - WSJ

die-presse21 Apr, 17:13

Energiepreise belasten Papierindustrie: Preise werden deutlich steigen [premium]

observador21 Apr, 17:26

Bruxelas pode intervir nas exportações de "jet fuel"

The Guardian21 Apr, 17:34

Airlines demand UK relax noise rules and cut flight tax as fuel shortage looms

20-minuten21 Apr, 17:35

Lufthansa Group streicht 20'000 Kurzstreckenflüge

jerusalem-post21 Apr, 17:40

European Union weighs more American jet fuel, cleaner aviation industry amid strains from Iran war

forbes21 Apr, 18:15

Canada’s Largest Airlines Keep Cutting Routes To US–Here’s Why - Forbes

Daily Star BD21 Apr, 18:23

Fuel Price Increase Impact On Bangladesh Agriculture | Farmers in distress as diesel price hike drives up costs - The Daily Star

faz21 Apr, 18:46

Business-Ticker: Lufthansa streicht 20.000 Flüge und äußert sich zur Kerosinversorgung

aftonbladet21 Apr, 18:47

Lufthansa ställer in 20 000 avgångar

vg21 Apr, 18:50

Lufthansa kansellerer 20.000 flyavganger

delfi-lt21 Apr, 18:59

Atšaukiami skrydžiai: oro transporto bendrovės pereina į savisaugos režimą

dr-dk21 Apr, 19:00

Lufthansa aflyser 20.000 afgange frem til oktober

nrk21 Apr, 19:00

Lufthansa kutter 20.000 avganger

n1-serbia21 Apr, 19:03

Eurostat: Značajan rast cena goriva u martu

berlingske21 Apr, 19:05

Lufthansa aflyser 20.000 afgange på grund af brændstofpriser

politiken21 Apr, 19:12

Lufthansa aflyser 20.000 afgange på grund af brændstofpriser

yle-uutiset21 Apr, 19:28

Lufthansa peruu 20 000 lentoa kohonneiden polttoainekustannusten takia

helsingin-sanomat21 Apr, 19:37

Lentomatkailu | Lufthansa peruu 20 000 lentoa

iefimerida21 Apr, 19:58

Παραλίγο τραγωδία στον αέρα -Τελευταία στιγμή αεροπλάνο στις ΗΠΑ ανέβαλε την προσγείωση για να μη συγκρουστεί με άλλο

bloomberg21 Apr, 20:02

United Airlines Cuts Full-Year Forecast on Rising Fuel Costs - Bloomberg.com

cnbc21 Apr, 20:04

United Airlines slashes 2026 forecast as fuel costs surge

seeking-alpha21 Apr, 20:13

United Airlines lowers its profit outlook amid jet fuel price headwind

nos21 Apr, 20:21

Lufthansa schrapt 20.000 vluchten vanwege brandstofprijzen

la-repubblica21 Apr, 20:28

Lufthansa taglia circa 20mila voli a corto raggio per la stagione estiva

Al Jazeera21 Apr, 20:33

EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages

morgunbladid21 Apr, 20:38

Lufthansa aflýsir 20.000 flugferðum

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marketwatch21 Apr, 22:04

Airlines cut flights as fuel costs surge — an economic fallout from the Iran war that markets may be missing

FT21 Apr, 22:04

United Airlines slashes revenue forecast as jet fuel price surges

Bangkok Post21 Apr, 22:58

Fuel surcharges jump as airlines tighten schedules

balkan-web21 Apr, 23:30Latest update

Lufthansa anulon dhjetëra mijëra fluturime për shkak të mungesës së karburantit