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Airlines are considering cutting flights to Asia as war in the Middle East threatens fuel supplies. Much of Asia relies on fuel imports, which are currently impacted by the conflict, and airlines are unsure if jet fuel supplies in Asia will be sufficient to cover flights from there.
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00:00Airlines are considering cutting flights to Asia as the ongoing Iran war drums up fears
00:05over fuel supplies, according to the Financial Times.
00:09Several Gulf states have limited fuel production amid attacks on key infrastructure needed
00:14for the industry.
00:15Iran has also effectively sealed off the Strait of Hormuz, a key channel for fuel exports.
00:20Airline officials say Europe still has plenty of fuel, but flights heading to Asia often
00:25need to refuel once they arrive and there may not be enough fuel for return journeys.
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