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European Airlines Hit by Fuel‑Cost Surge Amid Iran Conflict

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European airlines are experiencing the most severe crisis since the COVID‑19 pandemic as fuel prices have spiked due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.

The rise in jet fuel costs has forced carriers across Europe to cut routes, delay flights, and seek alternative fuel sources, according to industry officials. Airlines report that the price increase has eroded profit margins and threatened the viability of smaller carriers.

The fuel price surge is linked to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have disrupted supply chains and increased insurance and security costs for airlines operating in the region.

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