AAI seeks info on fuel stocks from international airport operators amid Middle East crisis

NEW DELHI/ MUMBAI: (Mar 3) State-owned Airports Authority of India (AAI) has asked all international airport operators in the country to provide details about available fuel stocks as well as estimated requirements for the next seven days amid the escalating Middle East crisis, sources said on Tuesday.

However, in a late evening statement, AAI denied that it had asked any airport operator to furnish details regarding fuel stocks or estimated fuel requirements.

According to sources, the AAI communication comes against the backdrop of the escalating conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran that threatens to impact global oil supplies.