Kerosene: Commission gives green light to US fuel

To avert fuel shortages caused by the war in Iran, the European Commission is authorizing the use of US fuel. Aircraft may be refueled with Jet A instead of the standard Jet A-1, while new guidelines also set out passenger rights in the event of shortages.

11. May 2026
Ein Flugzeug der Fluggesellschaft Lufthansa, Boeing 747-430, Kennung D-ABVW im Landeanflug auf den Flughafen Frankfurt a.M. Flughafen Frankfurt a.M. am 22.04.2026 in Frankfurt a.M./Deutschland.
Aircraft can now be refueled with US fuel within the EU as well. (picture alliance / Rene Traut Fotografie | Rene Traut)

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Last updated: 11. May 2026