Sweden has warned of a potential shortage of aviation fuel due to disruptions in global energy markets linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to broadcaster SVT.
Swedish Minister for Energy and Business Ebba Busch said there is a “risk of aviation fuel shortages,” citing an assessment from the Swedish Energy Agency.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson emphasized that Sweden remains less affected than many other countries despite global energy market pressure. He noted that while oil and gas price increases are impacting transport costs, Sweden’s electricity system is largely based on non-fossil sources such as hydropower, wind, and nuclear energy.
The government has outlined a phased response strategy, ranging from early warnings and voluntary measures to mandatory actions, and in extreme cases, possible rationing.
Director-General of the Swedish Energy Agency Caroline Asserup stated that supplies of petrol and diesel are currently not at risk. She explained that Sweden and the Nordic region have strong refining capacity and rely largely on North Sea crude oil, meaning supply chains are not directly affected by the situation in the Middle East.
However, she noted that aviation fuel represents a separate risk category, and rationing would only be considered in a worst-case, long-term scenario.
