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Midlands Air Ambulance Faces Fuel Crisis Fears
13 May
Summary
- Fuel costs have doubled due to global supply chain disruptions.
- Charity is planning for potential aviation fuel shortages.
- Patient care remains the top priority despite rising costs.
The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is actively preparing for the possibility of global fuel shortages and escalating costs, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Iran. Chief executive Hanna Sebright stated that the charity's primary focus will always be maintaining uninterrupted patient care.
Fuel expenses have already doubled for the organization, attributed to disruptions in critical global supply routes, specifically mentioning the Strait of Hormuz. While the charity has sufficient fuel reserves until June, they are planning for potential scarcity and anticipate that prices and supply will remain volatile, even if the conflict subsides.
To mitigate these challenges, the charity may increase its reliance on critical care cars and employ its helicopters more judiciously. These operational adjustments aim to safeguard the clinical service without compromising patient care. The aviation sector at large is experiencing wider pressures, with airlines canceling thousands of flights due to surging jet fuel prices.
