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April 29, 2026

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Jet Fuel Bidding War Breaks Out as Airlines Confront ‘Global Stress Test’ Over Shortages and Cancellations
SOURCE: CNBC, 4/29

Europe is urgently turning to alternative suppliers of jet fuel as imports from the Middle East remain knocked out — but the continent must “fight for every cargo” in what analysts have dubbed a “global stress test” for the airline industry.

The loss of Middle Eastern jet fuel because of the Iran war is quickly becoming an acute logistics problem for Europe, according to analysts at Societe Generale.

 
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India’s Major Airlines on ‘Verge of Closing Down’ as High Fuel Costs Sting (SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, 4/29)

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Middle East Travel Sector Outpaces Global Growth in 2025, WTTC Reports (TTG ASIA, 4/29)

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April GBTA Volunteer of the Month



Paul Dear
Vice President - Concur Travel EMEA
SAP Concur

Paul Dear is a dedicated volunteer on the GBTA Payment & Expense Committee in Europe where he consistently elevates GBTA's work by bringing up-to-date market knowledge, taking ownership of key initiatives, and generously giving their time.

Paul is the Vice President of Global Supplier Strategy for EMEA at SAP Concur. He is responsible for ensuring successful travel supplier partnerships for Concur Travel and Concur TripLink solutions that result in new business and customer retention at SAP Concur.

Paul’s career has spanned various roles in the corporate travel industry, acting as a global consultant, managing commercial development, retaining finance positions and leading supplier initiatives. Prior to joining SAP Concur, Paul was the Director of Supplier and Industry Affairs at HRG where he led the strategy for travel suppliers and trade organizations. As the Director for the Global Consulting division, he focused on supporting strategic customers to achieve cost savings and optimize their Travel and Expense (T&E) programs globally.

Paul is a Qualified Accountant, he resides near Ascot, England with his wife and two children.

 
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