India, May 8 -- European aviation officials and airline groups are considering using U.S.-grade jet fuel to help avoid potential fuel shortages that could arise from the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
The International Air Transport Association noted that greater acceptance of U.S.-grade Jet A fuel could stabilize supply chains, especially as shipments of the more common Jet A-1 fuel from the Gulf region slow down significantly.
Since the conflict began, the price of Jet A-1, typically used by most international carriers, has jumped about 50 percent. Europe is particularly vulnerable given its heavy reliance on fuel imports from the Middle East.
Jet A fuel, which is widely used in North America, shares a similar chemical makeup ...