European airlines look to shake off green agenda as fuel prices soar
By Tim Hepher
Published on March 19, 2026.
European airlines are meeting in Brussels to counter the EU's green agenda and implement stricter rules on sustainable jet fuel. Jet fuel prices have surged, with European prices doubling and Asian prices up 80% since U.S. and Israeli strikes began in February. The green jet fuel industry and environmental groups argue this shift is necessary to reduce the sector's reliance on oil. However, analysts suggest that European tourists are likely to travel closer to home to reduce flight times and avoid flying long-haul over the Middle East.
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