South Africas aviation sector currently has sufficient jet fuel stocks to meet demand for about three weeks, but industry warns that infrastructure constraints in the fuel supply chain could pose risks if geopolitical tensions affecting crude oil supply persist.
Speaking during a panel discussion on infrastructure, investment and innovation at the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa Aviation Summit in KwaZulu-Natal last week, Siganeko Magafela, executive director of the Fuel Industry Association of South Africa Fiasa, said current jet fuel stocks remained adequate.
We currently have no shortage in terms of supply, he said, adding that existing stocks would take more than three weeks to be depleted.
