Airlines in Southern Africa are calling for urgent clarity on jet fuel availability beyond May, warning that uncertainty over supply could place further pressure on airfares.
At the end of March, fuel suppliers confirmed that South Africa’s jet fuel supply was secure until the end of May, however airlines say they have not received details about jet fuel supply, contingency fuel allocation and distribution plans beyond that date.
Aaron Munetsi, CEO of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), noted that Southern Africa’s aviation industry was particularly susceptible to supply disruptions because of its heavy dependence on imported crude oil and refined jet fuel.
Airlines require certainty on the security of jet fuel supplies beyond a six-week horizon if they are to maintain their schedules and fulfil their obligations to customers,” said Munetsi. “While we hope the situation in the Gulf will be resolved sooner so fuel shipments can resume, we must safeguard aviation in case the impasse continues.
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