Two Scottish airports have confirmed that operations are returning to normal after delays caused by jet fuel supply issues on Sunday evening. Passengers at Edinburgh and Glasgow airports experienced flight delays due to problems with fuel deliveries.
The global supply of jet fuel has been reduced by constraints on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the Iran war. However, the issues at the Scottish airports are understood to be linked to a shortage of fuel lorry drivers rather than global market conditions.
An Edinburgh Airport spokesperson stated that ten flights were delayed on Sunday, but fuel deliveries resumed on Monday. A Glasgow Airport spokesperson attributed the problem to a short-term staffing issue affecting one fuel supplier, with work underway to restore stock levels. No flight cancellations were reported, and the airport remained fully operational.
Fuel stocks are now returning to normal, and there was no widespread disruption despite some delays. Jet fuel is purchased by airlines, while airports provide storage and infrastructure.
