'Jet fuel shortage' update as Government 'monitoring fuel supplies and pricing'

'Jet fuel shortage' update as Government 'monitoring fuel supplies and pricing'Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport Keir Mather has responded to a question about fuel supplies and pricingCommentsTravelAmber O'Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s09:41, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPassengers have shared concerns over upcoming flights (stock photo)(Image: Getty)Passengers worried about the risk of possible jet fuel shortages have been told there is 'no immediate cause for concern.' Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport Keir Mather said the Government has been working with airlines and airports to monitor fuel levels and pricing.‌Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh Liz Jarvis tabled a question for the Secretary of State for Transport. Her question said: "To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of jet fuel availability and pricing; what discussions she has had with airlines and industry stakeholders on fuel costs; and what assessment she has made of the potential impact of those factors on passenger airfares."‌She received a response from Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport Keir Mather. In a reply on April 17, he said: "The Government is monitoring the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on fuel supplies, including jet fuel.‌"In coordination with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero we have worked with fuel suppliers, airlines and airports to understand levels of jet fuel and pricing. There is no immediate cause for concern relating to fuel stocks, and speculation will not help airlines or passengers."Many airlines lock in fuel prices in advance, to help protect tickets from spikes in price. We encourage all airlines to do what they can to ensure tickets remain fairly and appropriately priced for passengers."View 3 ImagesAirlines have been monitoring the situation (stock photo)(Image: Getty)‌Airpor...