Oman’s refinery output declined 5.1 per cent in the first half of 2026, with total production reaching 108.85 million barrels by the end of June, compared with 114.66 million barrels during the same period in 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
It would take months for jet fuel supply to recover even if the he Strait of Hormuz reopens, given disruptions to Middle East refining capacity, said Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Europe risks jet fuel shortages after Middle East shipments halted due to conflict and closed shipping routes, threatening aviation just as airlines prepare for peak summer travel demand.
The European Union (EU) will urge members to cut their dependence on Middle Eastern jet fuel and look into increasing imports from the US, in new guidelines expected next week, an official source told Reuters, as the Iran war disrupts global supply.
Airports Council International (ACI) Europe has warned that Europe could see jet fuel shortages if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen in the next three weeks. The Gulf is a major source of aviation fuel, accounting for about 50% of Europe's imports.
