Jet fuel shortages explained (in under 10 minutes)

燃油短缺解析（10分钟内完成）

What in the World

2026-05-14

9 分钟

PDF

单集简介 ...

Since the Iran war broke out, the Strait of Hormuz has effectively been blocked. The Strait is one of the world's busiest oil shipping routes - leading to fears about shortages of jet fuel. Prices for aviation fuel more than doubled after the war began, and the cost of some plane tickets has gone up dramatically. In May 13,000 flights were cut from schedules. And European travel operator Tui says its customers are appearing more cautious about booking summer holidays due to the Iran war. Loads of people have questions about jet fuel shortages, airlines cancelling flights, and if jet fuel could run out. This has also sparked a conversation about sustainability, with people asking if reducing flights could have a positive impact on the climate, as well as whether eco-fuel could replace jet fuel. In this episode we sit down with BBC business reporter Emer Moreau to answer all your burning questions about jet fuel shortages. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Mora Morrison, Baldeep Chahal and Benita Barden Video Producer: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK.
Now you can invest in what looks good to your CFO.
LinkedIn Ads generates the highest ROAS of all major ad networks.
You'll reach the right buyers because you can target by company, industry, job title, and more.
So cut the bull spend.
Advertise on LinkedIn, the network that works for you.
Spend $250 on your first campaign on LinkedIn Ads and get a 250 credit for the next one.
Just go to LinkedIn. com slash broadcast.
That's LinkedIn. com slash broadcast.
Terms and conditions apply.
Yes, you can.
A five minute quick and easy calorie burning workout.
Give it a try.
Come join our sweat sesh on TikTok.
Welcome aboard this episode of What in the World from the BBC World Service.
This is your captain speaking.
I'm Hannah Gelbart, and today we're talking about jet fuel.
It has been a bumpy ride, and loads of you have been asking what the rising price of jet fuel
means for your flights and holidays this year.
That's because since the war in Iran started a few months ago, the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blocked.

> What in the World 的更多单集

Jet fuel shortages explained (in under 10 minutes)

燃油短缺解析（10分钟内完成）

What in the World

单集简介 ...

单集文稿 ...