The jet fuel crisis is 'a slow motion car crash', says Kpler's Matt Smith

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  May 05, 2026 at 11:28  |  4:35  |  CNBC
Speakers
Matt Smith — Lead Oil Analyst, Kpler

Summary

Matt Smith from Kpler discusses the ongoing jet fuel crisis, describing it as a slow-motion car crash. He highlights supply chain disruptions, record US crude exports, and rising gasoline prices. He expresses concern about potential flight cancellations due to jet fuel shortages.

  • Global jet fuel exports dropped from 2 million to 1.3 million barrels per day.
  • Asia struggles to get crude needed to refine jet fuel.
  • US is well supplied but its products are being pulled to Europe and other regions.
  • US gasoline national average approaching $4.50 per gallon.
  • Forward oil curve is undervalued due to expected future inventory building.
  • More flight cancellations are expected across regions.
  • The crisis could spread to other refined products.
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