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Europe faces a looming jet fuel crisis, with just six weeks of supplies left, as per the International Energy Agencys Fatih Birol. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz due to the Iran war has disrupted nearly twenty percent of global oil trade, leading to a massive energy crunch affecting oil, gas, and more. This crisis threatens to skyrocket prices worldwide, exacerbating inflation and slowing growth. Poorer nations will bear the brunt, but no country is immune. Airlines are already feeling the pinch, with higher costs passed on to travelers. Over a hundred oil tankers and fifteen LNG carriers are stranded in the Persian Gulf, and even if they escape, full recovery could take up to two years due to extensive damage. This crisis could accelerate the worlds shift towards nuclear power and reshape the energy landscape, but Birol warns of potential long-term trouble if Iran turns the strait into a toll booth, setting a dangerous precedent.

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