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Jet fuel crisis was a fabrication, industry insiders claim

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Sources indicate that a widely reported jet fuel crisis, which threatened air travel and led to flight cancellations, may not have actually occurred. Two private jet operators told Fortune that while fuel prices increased, there was never a genuine shortage, with fuel readily available domestically in the United States and for European travel. Production of jet fuel has reportedly increased significantly, with the U.S. exporting more fuel to Europe to meet demand, and Saudi Arabia is expected to increase its jet fuel shipments. AI

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Jet fuel crisis was a fabrication, industry insiders claim

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jim Edwards ·

    The jet fuel crisis never existed, sources say

    "We have not seen any shortage of fuel anywhere, whether it's domestic in the United States or for European travel," said Jamie Walker, CEO of Jet Linx.

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