Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), has warned that Europe may only have six weeks of jet fuel left due to the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran amid escalating conflict. This situation poses significant risks for air travel, with potential flight cancellations expected to begin in May if the strait remains closed. Birol described the current circumstances as the largest energy crisis ever faced, highlighting that many countries, particularly those with weaker economies, could experience high inflation and slow growth or even recession. The Airports Council International Europe has indicated that shortages could start as early as the beginning of May. While the European Commission has stated that there are currently no fuel shortages, they acknowledged that supply issues could arise soon. The impact of the fuel crisis is expected to be felt more acutely in Asian countries, which heavily rely on energy supplies from the Middle East. Airlines are calling for the EU to provide real-time data on jet fuel stocks to better manage their flight schedules.