Airlines are cancelling some services and applying extra charges as jet fuel costs rise sharply, according to multiple UK reports. The crisis is linked to disruptions in global energy supplies tied to conflict in the Middle East. The Independent reports that jet fuel pricing has “rocketing” upward and that airlines respond by cancelling flights and issuing updates to passengers. In parallel, The Mirror says more than ten airlines are grounding or cancelling flights over the summer due to the fuel price pressure. It also points to additional supply constraints, including the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which it says reduces global oil supply by roughly 20%. Across the coverage, the immediate driver is the higher cost of fuel used by airlines, prompting operational and pricing changes. The reports do not provide a unified list of affected routes or a single nationwide policy, but they agree that the situation is causing cancellations and that airlines communicate changes directly to customers through flight updates and revised charges. Overall, the situation is framed as a near-term impact of fuel market volatility and shipping disruptions on airline schedules and fares.