The war creates tensions in the energy and fuel markets. The activities that depend on these different supplies now have to take into account a situation that seems to be leveling out over time. Aviation is one of them. Especially the long-haul case could be problematic, also in our area, hence the decisions taken at the end of the week.
It was the prefecture that coordinated this crisis meeting, which took place at the end of the week. Around the table airport officials, civil aviation management, Sara, the oil refueling group and airlines. A consultation in which, according to some participants, everyone worked on a solution.
It was about solving two problems. First, the kerosene shortage in the Caribbean due to significant global demand. This demand can be explained, and this is another element, by a recovery and even an increase in global air traffic.
Many countries or regions around the world have relaxed the measures taken during the health crisis. As a result, travel requests have increased significantly. This is also visible to us. While companies traditionally see a slight dip between the post-Carnival and Easter, this is not the case this year.
It was therefore difficult for the production secured by SARA to keep up. However, this should be settled for Guadeloupe and Martinique next week. In fact, a ship with 9,000 tons of kerosene is supposed to arrive on Tuesday (April 19, 2022).
During this period, corporate planes were asked to do what is known as carriage. So they take off from France with an excess of fuel. When they arrive in the West Indies, the tank group only has to fill up. This avoids overexpansion of the reserves.
The return to normal is expected by mid-week (16). SARA wants to calm down. There are no tensions to be feared in the production of fuels or other products.