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Fri, 03 Apr 2026 No jet fuel shortage for '4 to 6 weeks' - airline

No shortage but Aurigny is spending 120% more on fuel than it was prior to the war, its boss says.
The company is spending around 120% more on fuel than before the Iran war, with oil prices and jet fuel pricing having a significant impact on cost structures. To mitigate this, Aurigny has introduced a £2 fuel surcharge on new bookings and will reduce some flights between mid-April and early June by approximately 12%. CEO Bezuidenhout stated that 20-50% of the airline's fuel volumes are "hedged out at fixed pricing", but noted that jet pricing for certain aircraft types has increased by up to 120% since the start of the Iran crisis. The Ports of Jersey said it maintains a dependable and resilient supply chain, sourcing jet A1 fuel from a diverse range of countries via a major UK/global supplier.