There were problems at two UK airports
The UK Government has issued an update following jet fuel supply issues at the weekend. It explained the reasons and said it was not to do with the Middle East conflict.
There have been widespread concerns about the cost and supply of all types of fuel since the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran started at the end of February. Tensions sent the price of oil soaring, leading to big increases in the costs of everything from petrol and diesel for cars to jet fuel.
Motorists have been hit hard at the pumps, with the price of both fuels increasing substantially and remaining at much higher levels than before the conflict began. A key reason for that has been the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, where around 20% of the world’s oil passes through.
While there have been hints of a resolution in recent days and the oil price has fallen compared to its high points over recent months, there is still no confirmation of a deal between the warring countries.
When it came to jet fuel, the conflict and resulting oil price hikes led to concerns over both the supply and cost of jet fuel. Many travellers have been concerned that air ticket prices could soar and some airlines have altered their schedules for the months ahead.
At the weekend, there were “logistics issues” at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said on Monday. It moved to clarify what happened after some flights were delayed.
It said in a statement: “The logistics issues at Edinburgh & Glasgow airports over the weekend have now been resolved. This was due to driver logistics & is not linked to the conflict in the Middle East or wider supply issues. To be clear, UK airlines are not currently seeing any shortage of jet fuel.”
A spokesperson for Glasgow Airport said: “A short term staffing issue has affected one of the fuel suppliers used by airlines at the airport, with work underway to return stock levels to normal.
“There have been no related flight cancellations, and the airport remains fully operational.”
