Air travel and air cargo connect families, power commerce, and help support over 10 million American jobs – and none of it happens without an adequate supply of jet fuel.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Jet Fuel Doesn’t Just Power Planes - It Powers Everyday Life
Most of us don’t think about jet fuel, but behind every takeoff is a supply chain that quietly keeps America moving – and pipelines are the backbone of that system.
Every day, U.S. airlines carry 2.7 million passengers and 61,000 tons of cargo, from family vacations and business trips to next-day packages and emergency relief supplies.
But cracks are forming.
Many airports occasionally experience jet fuel delivery challenges – but an increase in the frequency of constraints could have real consequences for the traveling public:
- Fewer flight options
- Higher prices
- More delays and cancellations
And as demand continues to grow, fuel supply disruptions are likely to worsen unless we act now to fix the underlying infrastructure problems.