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Jet-fuel rationing hits four major Italian airports as Hormuz crisis squeezes supplies
Italy imposed strict jet-fuel rationing at Milan-Linate, Bologna, Venice and Treviso on 8 April after the Hormuz blockade choked oil supplies. Short-haul flights face fuel caps of 2,000 litres, forcing airlines to tanker fuel, add technical stops and warn of possible summer cancellations. Business-travel managers should build extra connection time, monitor EU261 obligations and prepare for higher costs if the Gulf crisis drags on.
Italy’s tourist hotspots roll out new access fees and caps for summer 2026
Venice, Rome, Florence and other Italian hotspots have announced fresh crowd-control rules for summer 2026, including a €5–€10 day-visitor levy in Venice, a €2 Trevi Fountain fee, and bans on e-scooters in Florence’s centre. The moves aim to protect heritage sites and smooth visitor flows but add new costs and booking steps for tourists and business event planners.