Ryanair ‘confident’ it will avoid jet fuel shortage but warns of future fare rises
Ryanair is confident it will avoid a jet fuel shortage this summer despite concerns related to the Iran war. The airline expects flight prices to remain broadly flat compared to last summer, although late bookings may lead to higher fares. Ryanair has reported strong demand but has suspended guidance for the upcoming financial year due to uncertainties in fuel costs and environmental taxes.
- ▪Ryanair is confident it will not face a jet fuel shortage this summer.
- ▪The airline expects flight prices to be broadly flat compared to last summer.
- ▪Demand for flights remains strong, but travelers are booking later, which could result in higher fares.
- ▪Ryanair has hedged 80% of its jet fuel requirements to April 2027.
- ▪The company reported a record profit after tax of €2.26bn in its last financial year.
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Ryanair said it expected flight prices to be ‘broadly flat’ on last summer. Photograph: Simon Leigh/AlamyView image in fullscreenRyanair said it expected flight prices to be ‘broadly flat’ on last summer. Photograph: Simon Leigh/AlamyRyanairRyanair ‘confident’ it will avoid jet fuel shortage but warns of future fare risesAirline says travellers are leaving it longer to book and those buying flights later this year could face higher prices Business live – latest updates Lauren AlmeidaMon 18 May 2026 04.19 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 04.20 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRyanair is “confident” it will not face a jet fuel shortage this summer amid fears over widespread cancellations linked to the Iran war, but warned holidaymakers booking their flights later this year could face…
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