Fuel Shortages

Confirmed fuel shortages by country — road fuel, jet fuel and heating oil

Countries Affected

Active shortage alerts. Up from 6 pre-Hormuz closure.

Critical Shortages

Confirmed critical — fuel rationing or station closures.

Jet Fuel Alerts

Airports affected. Flights suspended or reduced in 4 countries.

Resolved This Week

Norway, Sweden, Denmark — restocked via North Sea routes.

Critical shortage

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Resolved

Active Alerts Apr 19, 2026

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Ireland · Road fuel

~300 stations still dry · recovery ongoing

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France · Road fuel

~18% stations affected · NW worst

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Austria · Jet fuel

Vienna airport confirmed shortage

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Kenya · Road fuel

Critical nationwide · EPRA confirmed

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Pakistan · Road fuel

Punjab and Sindh — LNG disruption

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Germany · Heating oil

Spot shortages · price +40%

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UK · Jet fuel

Heathrow watch alert · not confirmed yet

Why It Matters

Hormuz closure has cut Gulf refinery product exports to Asia and Europe simultaneously. European shortages reflect a refinery supply chain disruption rather than demand — most EU refineries depend on Gulf feedstock arriving via tanker within 21–35 days. The current shortages represent that lag arriving onshore.