Brussels Edition

EU Bolsters European Airlines to Help Ease Jet Fuel Crunch

Carriers will get another fuel option as part of measures to ease the strain of soaring costs.

The EU is seeking to bolster airlines as they face a squeeze on jet fuel due to the conflict in the Middle East.Photographer: Milan Jaros/Bloomberg

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By Suzanne Lynch

May 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM UTC

Welcome to the Brussels Edition. I’m Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg’s Brussels bureau chief, bringing you the latest from the EU each weekday. Make sure you’re signed up.

As Europe struggles with soaring fuel costs due to the continuing conflict in the Middle East, Brussels unveiled a suite of measures aimed at bolstering the travel sector.