"California's Jet Fuel Crisis Takes Off: Flight Cancellations Loom as Middle East Turmoil Bites. The Golden State's jet fuel supply has plummeted to its lowest level in three years, with analysts warning that the drastic drop could lead to canceled flight routes and widespread disruptions for travelers. According to the California Energy Commission, the state's jet fuel stock has dwindled to just over 2.6 million barrels, a staggering 18% decline from 2023 levels. As the global oil market continues to reel from Middle East turmoil, California's airports may soon be feeling the pinch, leaving thousands of passengers scrambling to adjust their travel plans."
Industry analysts say fuel price surge could lead to canceled flight routes that could snarl travelers’ plansCalifornia’s jet fuel supply has dropped to a level not seen since 2023, as turmoil in the Middle East continues to squeeze the global oil market.As of 17 April, the state’s jet fuel stock was just over 2.6m barrels, in comparison to 3.2m barrels two years prior, according to the California energy commission (CEC), which publishes a refinery stocks data dashboard. Continue reading...
