Italy has introduced fuel restrictions for flights at several airports including Bologna, Milan Linate, Treviso, and Venice, prompted by a supply gap. The restrictions were communicated through Notices to Airmen (Notam) and are effective from April 2 through April 9, 2026. At Venice, priority is given to medical, state, and long-haul flights, while flights shorter than three hours are limited to a maximum of 2,000 liters of jet fuel per aircraft. Similar guidelines apply to Bologna and Treviso airports. These measures mark one of the earliest instances of fuel shortages in Europe impacting operations since the conflict broke out in the Middle East, particularly affecting the Strait of Hormuz's operations which are crucial for global jet fuel supply. Save SpA, the Italian airport operator managing Venice, Treviso, and Verona airports, clarified that while the fuel limitations are not significant and concern only a single supplier, other fuel providers remain active throughout its airports. The head of Italy's civil aviation authority, Pierluigi Di Palma, reassured the public that the situation is under control despite the heightened supply pressures. He noted that operations for both intercontinental and Schengen-area flights are unaffected by these temporary restrictions. However, he did express that potential risks could arise after April should supply pressures persist. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to a choke point in supplies of crude oil, gas, and jet fuel, which are vital for the European aviation sector. Approximately half of the European Union and UK’s jet fuel imports come from the Persian Gulf. Conversely, the International Energy Agency's Executive Director Fatih Birol emphasized that there are currently no physical shortages of jet fuel or diesel in Europe. Still, he cautioned that the ongoing disruptions in the flow of oil from the Middle East might change that in the following weeks. In light of these concerns, several airlines, including Deutsche Lufthansa AG, are preparing for possible consequences such as grounding planes if demand plummets and fuel prices rise due to extended hostilities in that region. Overall, the situation indicates that safety measures and operational alterations are being implemented proactively in response to the unfolding crisis.