Record US Exports Ease Blow of Middle East Disruption
European officials and airlines are turning to the US for replacement jet fuel as the region seeks to avert a summer supply crunch caused by the disruption of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. US exports to Europe have surged to record levels in April 2026, softening the blow from lost Middle East supply. The European Union is working on emergency measures to optimize refinery output and manage supply across the bloc. According to AeroTime, the situation remains critical, with the International Energy Agency warning of potential physical shortages by June.