Turbulence in fuel markets hitting African airlines hard

Africanews | 23-03-2026 04:23am |

Turbulence in the fuel markets caused by the US-Israel war on Iran is hitting African airlines hard. The continent imports 70 percent of its jet fuel and kerosene and fuel costs make up a greater share of operating costs than for other carriers.

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