Lufthansa Group reports that jet fuel supply at its main hubs is secured at least until the end of June, despite sharp price increases linked to the conflict in the Middle East and disruptions in global oil flows. The assurance covers the group’s own operations and extends to airlines within Lufthansa Group, whose fuel sourcing is largely managed centrally.
Management confirms that no physical shortage is observed at this stage and describes fuel availability in the hubs as fully secured over the coming weeks. At the same time, Lufthansa warns that the situation could become critical for European carriers if the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz persists. This maritime chokepoint is a key route for oil and jet fuel exports from the Gulf, and its disruption amplifies both supply risks and cost pressure.
Through the Airlines for Europe association, Lufthansa and other major European carriers have urged the European Commission to anticipate possible jet fuel shortages. They are calling for EU-level monitoring of fuel stocks, the option of coordinated purchases, minimum fuel reserve rules and temporary relief from certain regulatory costs to cushion the impact of a prolonged crisis.
The group also highlights its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, but SAF still represents only a fraction of total consumption and remains several times more expensive than fossil kerosene, underscoring the sector’s short- and medium-term dependence on conventional jet fuel.