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South Korea steps up to plug Europe’s jet fuel deficit

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South Korea is exporting a significant amount of jet fuel to Europe, with exports reaching 129,000 barrels per day in September, the highest level since October 2022. This surge comes as Europe faces potential supply disruptions due to rising tensions in the Middle East and expects a fourth-quarter deficit of 510,000 barrels per day according to consultancy Energy Aspects.

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South Korea has become a significant supplier of jet fuel to Europe, exporting 129,000 barrels per day in September, which is the highest level since October 2022. This increase comes as Europe faces a severe deficit in jet fuel supply for the fourth quarter, expected to reach 510,000 barrels per day according to energy consultancy Energy Aspects. In contrast, the United States and Asia-Pacific are projected to have surpluses of 18,000 and 419,000 barrels, respectively. The heightened supply risk for Europe is exacerbated by tensions in the Middle East, further emphasizing South Korea's role as a crucial supplier amid these challenges.

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South Korea steps up to plug Europe’s jet fuel deficit South Korea is the latest large source of jet fuel shipments to Europe, exporting 129,000 barrels per day, the highest since October 2022 Europe remains highly exposed to the risk of further supply disruption as Middle Eastern tensions rise.

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🔮 Consultancy Energy Aspects forecasts that Europe will see a fourth-quarter jet fuel deficit of 510,000 barrels per day, against surpluses of 18,000 in the United States and 419,000 in Asia-Pacific.

2026-09-21 · South China Morning Post

South Korea steps up to plug Europe’s jet fuel deficit · mixed framing

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tensions → step → disruption

Consultancy Energy Aspects forecasts that Europe will see a fourth-quarter jet fuel deficit of 510,000 barrels per day, against surpluses of 18,000 in the United States and 419,000 in Asia-Pacific. asserted

Europe → forecast → Pacific

South Korea in September has become the latest large source of jet fuel shipments to Europe, according to flows data. uncertain

Korea → become → data

European imports of the fuel from the Asian nation so far in September stand at 129,000 barrels per day according to commodities intelligence firm Kpler, the highest since October 2022. uncertain

imports → stand → October

LSEG data shows similar volumes. asserted

data → show → volumes