Europe's jet fuel stocks under 30 days
Higher imports from the US and Asia and slightly stronger refinery output have not prevented inventories from falling below a 30‑day cover ahead of the…
Mateo Fernandez ·
European jet fuel inventories stood at levels officials said would cover less than 30 days of demand as the continent entered the busiest weeks of the summer travel season on July 13, 2026. Reaction pending. Officials said imports from the US and Asia have increased and refineries have lifted jet production, but those flows have not restored comfortable buffers.
Jet fuel stocks below 30 days
Data showed shipments from overseas and higher refinery runs have narrowed shortages but distribution constraints and competing demand for middle distillates are keeping on‑hand stocks tight. Industry officials said some storage hubs are drawing from local reserves to meet airport requirements, which limits the system's ability to absorb further shocks. Airlines and fuel suppliers are adjusting logistics and forward buying to prevent local outages at key airports.
Refiners and traders said sustained arrivals from the US and Asia or a further step‑up in regional jet output would reduce pressure on prices and availability; conversely, any refinery maintenance, shipping delays, or unexpected demand spikes would deepen shortfalls. Market participants are watching refinery runs, tanker arrivals and airport inventory levels closely over the coming week.
Monitor tanker schedules and refinery run reports through July 20, 2026; if imports and output do not rise by that date, airlines and airports could face higher fuel costs and tighter local supplies.