- Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has warned that jet fuel supplies could face disruption from May if the ongoing conflict in Iran continues.
- His comments followed remarks from US President Donald Trump, who indicated a potential withdrawal from the war within two to three weeks if Iran would not build a nuclear weapon.
- Irish premier Micheál Martin deemed this timeframe “too long” and highlighted the “very serious” threat posed by potential jet fuel supply interruptions due to Iran’s effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- O’Leary clarified that while no significant disruption is expected before May, a continued conflict could put 10-25 per cent of Ryanair's supplies at risk in May and June.
- Ireland’s Transport Minister, Darragh O’Brien, confirmed the issue was discussed by EU energy ministers, with the European Commission set to unveil an energy measures package, including aviation, next week.
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