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UK refineries asked to maximise jet fuel production amid supply fears
UK NewsBusiness•April 29, 2026 at 2:05 PMNational

UK refineries asked to maximise jet fuel production amid supply fears

By Joanna Partridge•The Guardian - UK News

Government request follows contingency planning to stop planes being grounded if Iran war supply shocks continueBusiness live – latest updatesBritish refineries have been asked to maximise jet fuel supply as part of government contingency planning, amid growing fears the Iran war will force planes to be grounded.The energy minister Michael Shanks said the government is closely monitoring UK jet fuel stocks and working with airlines, airports, fuel suppliers and other governments, as carriers face rocketing fuel costs as a result of the conflict. Continue reading...

Government request follows contingency planning to stop planes being grounded if Iran war supply shocks continue

British refineries have been asked to maximise jet fuel supply as part of government contingency planning, amid growing fears the Iran war will force planes to be grounded.

The energy minister Michael Shanks said the government is closely monitoring UK jet fuel stocks and working with airlines, airports, fuel suppliers and other governments, as carriers face rocketing fuel costs as a result of the conflict.

Continue reading...

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