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Europe faces six-week jet fuel reserve crisis

Europe likely has only six weeks of jet fuel reserves, a crisis that could disrupt air travel and pressure the global economy.

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Europe is facing a severe jet fuel shortage, with reserves likely lasting only six more weeks. This crisis has been described as the 'greatest energy crisis' and could lead to significant disruptions in air travel and increased pressure on the global economy. The warning, attributed to the IRGC Cyber Corps, amplifies earlier alarms raised by Germany's aviation industry about a potential kerosene shortage. The situation highlights the continent's ongoing energy vulnerabilities.
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