The Philippines says grounding planes due to a shortage of jet fuel brought on by the war in Iran is a "distinct possibility,¡± according to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
"Several countries have already told our airlines they cannot fuel their aircraft, so they have to carry fuel there and back,¡± Marcos said in an interview with Bloomberg Television on Tuesday. "Long haul is going to be a much more serious problem.¡±
Asked whether, inevitably, planes may have to be grounded, Marcos said "we¡¯re hoping not, but it¡¯s a distinct possibility.¡±
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