UK has asked refineries to maximise jet fuel supply, minister says


Reuters | London | Updated: 29-04-2026 16:33 IST | Created: 29-04-2026 16:33 IST
UK has asked refineries to maximise jet fuel supply, minister says
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Britain ​has ‌asked UK refineries ​to maximise jet ‌fuel supply as it continues to plan for a ‌range of contingencies to ‌increase flexibility on supply, the government said on ⁠Wednesday.

The ​comments, ⁠made by energy department minister ⁠Michael Shanks in a ​written ministerial statement, come ⁠as airlines are facing a ⁠major ​challenge from rising jet fuel prices ⁠due to the war in ⁠Iran.

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