UK is most vulnerable European country to jet fuel shortages, Ryanair boss says

O’Leary said if there was a risk to 10% or 20% of the fuel supply this summer then his and other airlines would have to look at cancelling some flights. Photograph: Will Meakin-Durrant/PA

The UK is the most vulnerable country in Europe to potential jet fuel shortages as the Iran war throttles supplies from the Gulf, the boss of Ryanair has said.

Michael O’Leary, the chief executive of the budget airline, said Britain would be the most exposed to jet fuel shortages because it relies on Kuwait for about 25% of its supply.