Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ energy agency head tells AP

In an interview with the Associated Press on April 16, 2026, International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol warned that Europe has approximately six weeks of jet fuel remaining due to disruptions from the Iran war blocking oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Birol described the situation as "the largest energy crisis we have ever faced," predicting potential flight cancellations and significant global economic repercussions. He anticipates higher prices for gasoline, gas, and electricity worldwide. Developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America are expected to be the hardest hit initially, followed by Europe and the Americas. Birol stated that countries like Japan, Korea, India, China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are on the front line of the energy crisis.