The European Commission launched infringement proceedings against 13 Member States in June 2026 for failing to communicate penalty regimes under ReFuelEU Aviation, signalling that the regulation’s enforcement architecture is far from complete.
A potential Strait of Hormuz closure has pushed EU sustainable aviation fuel spot prices 31% above the 2026 average, intensifying pressure on airlines already navigating tight SAF supply and mandatory blending targets.
EU regulation ReFuelEU Aviation establishes binding quotas for synthetic e-kerosene alongside SAF, compelling airlines and fuel suppliers to prepare Power-to-Liquid infrastructure ahead of 2030.