Global fuel shortage could hike up the cost of your vacation — even after booking
A global fuel shortage driven by conflict in Iran and rising oil prices is causing airlines and cruise lines to increase fares, add surcharges, and cancel or alter travel plans, even for already-booked trips. Companies like Volotea and Air Canada are adjusting operations due to fuel costs, while cruise lines may impose additional daily fees. Travelers are advised to monitor communications closely as disruptions are expected to continue, particularly during the busy summer season.
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Travel Global fuel shortage could hike up the cost of your vacation — even after booking By Reda Wigle Published April 30, 2026, 12:56 p.m. ET Amid the ongoing conflict in Iran and surging fuel costs, your vacation could increase in price even after you’ve paid or be canceled outright. Oil prices have risen more than 40% since Operation Epic Fury got underway on Feb. 28. Fuel routes have also been disrupted, and airlines and cruise ships alike are adapting by increasing prices, shifting schedules, and adding surcharges. “Prices have already risen this year, but we haven’t seen the end of it. Travelers will be paying more over the coming months,” Paul Charles, chief executive of luxury travel consultancy the PC Agency, told ITV1.
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