The Netherlands estimates that the EU has enough jet fuel stocks for another five months.

This Monday (20), the government of the Netherlands estimated that UEuropean Union (EU) could provide aviation kerosene (QAV)sufficient to supply the bloc's economy, for about five monthsThe calculation by the Dutch authority It was made based on domestic production and in EU strategic reservesAs for European airlines They warned of a possible shortage of aviation fuel within weeks. risk of aviation kerosene shortage in Europe is a consequence of war between United States and Iran and from Interruption of fuel export flows through Strait of HormuzIn his letter to European Parliamentthe Dutch government stated that currently the supply of QAV It is at 78% of normal supply levels.A European Union It is becoming more and more dependent on its domestic production, due to a lack of imports. Currently, the port of Rotterdam It is home to some of the largest fuel refineries in the world. Europe. You Netherlands They must also activate the first phase of a plan against a possible oil supply crisis drawn up in 2022, involving enhanced monitoring of energy markets and preparations for new measures. The The aid package for the sector includes approximately €1 billion (US$1.2 billion). in measurementsincluding tax cuts for passengers and the transport sector.

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