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Six weeks of jet fuel left

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Nellietheolophant · 17/04/2026 06:54

It has been officially announced and i really don't think it's scaremongering anymore.
Both Lufhthansa and KLM are cancelling flights now.

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LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 17/04/2026 15:53

likelysuspect · 17/04/2026 15:51

I see youve answered this already

Perhaps cruises will see a bumper year

Sorry cross post!

That could be the way it goes!

Papyrophile · 17/04/2026 16:05

The New York Times is reporting that Iran have re-opened the Straits of Hormuz. Perhaps things will calm when ships have free passage again. Oil price is falling.

zantez · 17/04/2026 16:10

Once more unto the "brink" dear friends......once more.

DomesticArchaeologist · 17/04/2026 16:25

Papyrophile · 17/04/2026 16:05

The New York Times is reporting that Iran have re-opened the Straits of Hormuz. Perhaps things will calm when ships have free passage again. Oil price is falling.

But the US is still blockading it, no?

I can’t keep up!

IAxolotlQuestions · 17/04/2026 16:27

DomesticArchaeologist · 17/04/2026 16:25

But the US is still blockading it, no?

I can’t keep up!

Yes. Which is a clever move by Iran. after all - it’s now the US causing any shortages.

XDownwiththissortofthingX · 17/04/2026 16:31

DomesticArchaeologist · 17/04/2026 16:25

But the US is still blockading it, no?

I can’t keep up!

Trump is tweeting that the Hormuz "situation" is over, while insisting the US is still maintaining its blockade until such time a deal is agreed. 🤔

Evidently you are not the only one struggling to keep up.

KatiePricesKnickers · 17/04/2026 16:36

FloralDeerPattern · 17/04/2026 09:51

This might wash if Israel ever stopped bombing Gaza but they haven't and they have used this war as cover for further restricting aid into Gaza and aiding their settlers in driving out all non Jews from parts of the West Bank. The devil works hard but Netanyahu works harder.

The thread is about the possible fuel shortage. Not an in depth anti-Semitic and repetitive analysis of the background, which as I predicted, blames the Jews.
That’s what CiTME is for.

catipuss · 17/04/2026 16:43

Apparently normally they have, you guessed it six weeks supply, so not time to panic yet. Of course if that doesn't get replenished it will be a problem.

Papyrophile · 17/04/2026 16:43

Not sure the USN is blockading anymore; just on patrol. Oil price is now below $90.

catipuss · 17/04/2026 16:46

likelysuspect · 17/04/2026 15:51

I see youve answered this already

Perhaps cruises will see a bumper year

You think cruise ships don't use fuel?

xanthomelana · 17/04/2026 16:53

KatiePricesKnickers · 17/04/2026 16:36

The thread is about the possible fuel shortage. Not an in depth anti-Semitic and repetitive analysis of the background, which as I predicted, blames the Jews.
That’s what CiTME is for.

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The reason we have a fuel shortage is because of three countries and Israel is one of them. It’s not anti semitism it’s the truth.

AutumnLover1990 · 17/04/2026 16:57

likelysuspect · 17/04/2026 15:50

Would it come under act of war though, or the basic 'no fuel to run the flight'?

Luckily our holidays are UK based this year

Probably act of war so the companies don't have to shell out on refunds 😔They'll make it very hard for the customers.

PILEALLTHEPILLSONTHEFLOOR · 17/04/2026 17:02

Yawn. I've traveled the world. Been to the Bahamas, California, Santorini and Japan.

Call me when chocolate is in short supply. THEN: I riot.

HarrietPierce · 17/04/2026 17:16

KatiePricesKnickers
"Not an in depth anti-Semitic and repetitive analysis of the background, which as I predicted, blames the Jews."

It's not anti semitic to  criticize Netanyahu's genocidal government.
JulietteHasAGun · 17/04/2026 17:19

Honestly, stock up on loo roll now. 😆. Thankfully I still have enough pasta from 2020. 🤨😂

Herewegoagainandagainandagain · 17/04/2026 17:30

I have a colleague flying to China for a work trip next week. I have told her to pack a very large suitcase 🧳 🤦🏻‍♀️

Daisylove1 · 17/04/2026 17:48

AnnaQuayRules · 17/04/2026 14:41

The UK, along with the rest of Europe, is not at war.

Ok, but expecting no consequences is not realistic- I doubt the civilians in the Middle East are personally wanting war. Jet fuel is minor in comparison to the deaths others are facing.

SpainToday · 17/04/2026 18:12

catipuss · 17/04/2026 16:46

You think cruise ships don't use fuel?

And many cruise passengers fly out to join their ships, they don’t all sail from Southampton!

LiviaDrusillaAugusta · 17/04/2026 18:57

AutumnLover1990 · 17/04/2026 16:57

Probably act of war so the companies don't have to shell out on refunds 😔They'll make it very hard for the customers.

The fuel shortage is already excluded - it excludes things that are directly or indirectly as a result of war. They have said today that this comes under that heading.

It’s not a new thing. And it’s not them making it hard for customers. When you buy a policy, it will be clear that it’s excluded

likelysuspect · 17/04/2026 19:21

catipuss · 17/04/2026 16:46

You think cruise ships don't use fuel?

Yes I suppose they do

Ok

Bognor is going to see a bumper year!!!

SpainToday · 18/04/2026 07:24

Bognor is going to see a bumper year!!!

I’ve already seen posters suggesting you book now if you want a UK holiday this year!

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