空港への燃料輸送体制強化　旅客機向け供給確保へ緊急対策―国交・経産両省

　全国の空港で航空燃料の供給不足により海外の航空会社が増便や新規就航を断念する事態が相次いでいることを受け、国土交通省と経済産業省は１６日、官民タスクフォース（対策本部）を開き、緊急対策案を示した。対策案は、燃料を運ぶタンカーを増やすなどして輸送力を強化することが柱。また、各空港での燃料の需要量を把握し、円滑に供給する仕組みの導入を目指すとした。（2024/07/16-20:23）

Japan's transport ministry and industry ministry have compiled an emergency plan to deal with aviation fuel shortages hitting Japanese airports and forcing many foreign airlines to give up on increasing flights or launching services in the country.
   The plan, which the ministries presented at a public-private task force meeting on Tuesday, features the strengthening of fuel transportation capabilities, including by increasing fuel tankers. The plan also calls for introducing a new system that clarifies the amount of fuel needed at each airport in order to ensure smooth supply.
   In recent years, fuel transportation distances have become longer in Japan due to the consolidation of refineries. At the same time, a shortage of tank truck drivers has worsened due to an overtime cap introduced in April. As a result, the supply of aviation fuel has not been able to keep up with the increase in demand stemming from a surge in the number of inbound foreign tourists.
   Also included in the emergency plan is utilizing ocean-going ships as domestic vessels in an effort to enhance fuel transportation capabilities.