EnergyReader · 2026-08-09 04:25

European Jet Fuel Stocks Held at 30 Days of Cover as Hormuz Shortage Forecasts Failed to Hit

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 9, 2026

European jet fuel and kerosene stocks stood at roughly 38 million barrels at the start of June, equivalent to approximately 30 days of the continent's consumption, according to a market analysis published July 19 (2026-07-19). Forecasts made in the spring had pointed toward physical shortages by summer. Those shortages did not arrive.

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