I noticed that in Europe they are starting to seriously address a problem that could become critical in the coming months: the shortage of aviation fuel.

The situation is more fragile than it seems. European airlines have already sounded the alarm: with the situation in Iran becoming more complicated, they could run out of aviation fuel just as the high summer season arrives. Imagine the chaos if European airports start experiencing refueling issues.

And here comes the interesting data: Europe is extraordinarily dependent on imports for aviation fuel. About 75% of what is needed comes from the Middle East. It’s not a situation that can be solved overnight, especially if geopolitics begins to create friction in supplies.

That’s why the European Commission is preparing a real plan. Starting next month, they are expected to publish a comprehensive map of available refining capacity across the EU. The idea is simple but effective: map everything, then ensure that existing refineries are used to their maximum capacity. Nothing new, but necessary.

In addition to this, they are developing specific measures dedicated to aviation fuel, although the details are still being finalized. It seems to be a coordinated effort to prevent the aviation sector from becoming paralyzed when air traffic starts to rise again.

I am struck by the fact that such a critical issue for European mobility is finally receiving institutional attention. We will see how it develops.