Ryanair chief expects sufficient European jet fuel supplies through summer 2027

Ryanair Chief Executive Officer Michael O'Leary stated on Thursday that Europe will not face jet fuel shortages this winter or into summer 2027, according to reports by Euronews and MarketScreener. O'Leary delivered the assessment during a press conference in Brussels organized by the trade association Airlines for Europe. [1][3]

Euronews reported that O'Leary expressed confidence in fuel availability despite ongoing supply chain disruptions caused by the war involving Iran. He noted that there is no question regarding fuel availability in Europe over the coming seasons unless an unforeseen event occurs. [1]

While supplies remain stable, airline passengers and operators still face high costs. According to Euronews, O'Leary warned that elevated jet fuel prices will persist for another 12 to 18 months. [1]

Ryanair is an Irish ultra-low-cost airline based in Swords, County Dublin. It is the largest airline in Europe measured by fleet size, scheduled passengers carried, and total flights, and it sold 208 million tickets in 2025. [4]