The Philippines said that grounding planes due to a shortage of jet fuel brought on by the war in Iran is a “distinct possibility”, according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, as he declared a national energy emergency amid the uncertainty in global energy markets. “Several countries have already told our airlines they cannot fuel their aircraft, so they have to carry fuel there and back,” Marcos said on Tuesday (Mar 24). “Long haul is going to be a much more serious problem.” Asked whether, inevitably, planes may have to be grounded, Marcos said: “We are hoping not, but it’s a distinct possibility.” https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/philippines-says-grounding-planes-distinct-possibility (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: The Business Times, 25 March 2026