Mobility

The aviation industry faces potential flight cancellations within six weeks if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, as trade association BARIN warns of an impending kerosene shortage. While major hubs like Schiphol currently have sufficient stocks, long-haul intercontinental flights are expected to be the first cut to conserve fuel if the vital shipping route stays blocked. With Southeast Asian nations already buying up European supplies to offset their own regional shortages, experts suggest that smaller airports across Europe and the UK could soon struggle to secure fuel, even as major carriers like KLM and Ryanair begin drafting contingency plans for disrupted deliveries in May.

Commuters should prepare for overnight closures on the N2 bypass at the end of March. The works, which focus on installing new safety barriers near the High Tech Campus, will involve several slip road closures and signposted diversions.

European stock markets ended lower on Thursday as uncertainty over Middle East peace talks pushed investors into risk‑off mode. The AEX fell 1.3 percent, while oil prices surged sharply again, with Brent crude climbing more than 6 percent.

A surge of fake “traffic fine” emails is circulating, prompting a warning from the CJIB. The agency stresses that it never sends fines by email and urges people to ignore the digital messages, which link to fraudulent payment pages designed to steal personal information.

Dutch public transport has maintained its consistent 7.8 rating for the third year in a row, with ferries remaining the most popular mode of travel. While overall satisfaction remains high, passengers continue to express frustration regarding ticket prices and communication during service disruptions.

A major new underground bicycle park with space for 5,400 bikes has been given the green light at Eindhoven Central Station. The project can finally move forward after the Council of State dismissed safety and transparency concerns raised by a local foundation. Construction is expected to begin later this year following three years of legal delays.

Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise across the country, with the sharpest increases visible along the highways, where recommended rates are typically applied. Fuel remains noticeably cheaper at stations within cities, prompting many drivers to seek out lower prices there. Meanwhile, motorists are increasingly travelling to border towns in Belgium and Germany, where fuel is often significantly more affordable.

jor European airlines say they will be forced to raise ticket prices as jet fuel costs climb sharply due to instability in the Middle East and disrupted oil shipments from the Persian Gulf.