The Philippines says grounding planes due to a shortage of jet fuel brought on by the war in Iran is a “distinct possibility,” according to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
“Several countries have already told our airlines they cannot fuel their aircraft, so they have to carry fuel there and back,” Marcos said in an interview with Bloomberg News on Tuesday. “Long haul is going to be a much more serious problem.”
Asked whether, inevitably, planes may have to be grounded, Mr. Marcos said “we’re hoping not, but it’s a distinct possibility.”
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