ISTANBUL, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu dismissed concerns about jet fuel shortages on Wednesday, saying Türkiye remains a net exporter and is not facing any supply disruptions despite rising global prices and heightened regional tensions.
Speaking after an Istanbul Chamber of Industry meeting, Uraloglu claimed that Türkiye's position in the global energy market shields it from the pressures affecting Europe.
"We are monitoring global trends closely. While oil prices have increased by 50 to 60 percent, the price of jet fuel has more than doubled," he said, pointing to sharp volatility in energy markets.
"Türkiye is not a jet fuel importer; on the contrary, it is an exporter, and currently, there is clearly no jet fuel problem in the country," he added.
His remarks came in response to recent warnings from International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol on April 16, who said "Europe has only 6 to 7 weeks of jet fuel left" amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Uraloglu said Türkiye's refining capacity and export-oriented energy strategy provide a buffer against supply chain risks facing Europe.
Global energy markets have been strained by continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for oil and refined products, where security concerns have slowed transit and tightened supplies. ■
