Cash differentials for jet fuel barges trading in ARA reached 17-month highs mid-July. At the same time, the European Commission announced sweeping proposals to make flying greener, including a future tax on jet fuel. How far is the jet market from a complete recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and what will the EC’s “Fit for 55” plan mean for the aviation sector and the jet fuel market? In this episode of the Oil Markets Podcast, S&P Global Platts senior jet fuel editor Virginie Malicier and middle distillates editor Christopher Ewen discuss with Gary Clark the latest dynamics in the European jet fuel market and the potential impact of the EU Green Deal on future jet demand.
