As the conflict in the Middle East continues, so does the uncertainty around travel, flight prices and fuel shortages. As a result, jet fuel from the Middle East to north-west Europe has almost doubled in cost over the last two weeks. As the war between the US/ Israel and Iran continues in the Middle East, jet fuel has been impacted and the price of flights. As the situation develops and jet fuel supplies and flight prices remain uncertain, experts have revealed their take on how to avoid the hiked costs. The once-in-a-lifetime trip is costing roughly £7,500 more as they reroute to avoid disruptions from drone and missile fire in the Middle East.

Source: Daily Mail March 16, 2026 04:38 UTC