economy

How Europe’s refineries helped save your summer holiday

Plants pushed jet fuel production to record levels after Iran war cut off Middle East export routes

How Europe’s refineries helped save your summer holiday

TL;DR

  • European refineries reached record production levels for jet fuel.
  • The increase in production was a response to Middle East export routes being cut off by war.
  • This helped to ensure the availability of jet fuel, supporting the travel industry.