On May 18, 2026, the European Commission announced it would continue to monitor the oil market and prepare a coordinated response to jet-fuel supply pressures.
The Commission’s action follows volatility in distillate markets after the escalation in the Iran conflict that began in mid-2025 and continues to affect Strait of Hormuz shipping; Saudi Aramco recently flagged the East-West Pipeline as a key mitigant. The Commission also published facts on nuclear energy on May 19 as part of its broader energy-security communication.
Why it matters for Green Renewable Energy: Persistent fossil-fuel supply shocks strengthen the political case for accelerating SAF deployment and reducing aviation’s dependence on a single jet-fuel supply chain.