Russian airline warns of critical jet fuel shortage, says flights have lost ‘all economic rationale’
Russian airline Azimuth has warned that a critical jet fuel shortage is making flight operations economically unviable. The shortage is linked to recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries, which have significantly reduced fuel supply and spiked prices.
Why it matters
This illustrates the tangible economic impact of the ongoing conflict on Russia's domestic infrastructure and aviation sector.
Russian airline warns of critical jet fuel shortage, says flights have lost ‘all economic rationale’ June 24, 2026, 1:13 pm Source: Aviatorshchina Russia is facing a critical jet fuel shortage that has made operating flights “economically pointless,” Azimuth Airlines said in a statement to the Association of Air Transport Operators, cited by the aviation Telegram channel Aviatorshchina.
The article relies on industry statements and reports on the economic consequences of the war.
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