Brits have been asking for answers about their upcoming holidays as experts suggest fuelling planes could become a problem due to possible shortages in a matter of weeks.

Last week, the head of the world's energy watchdog warned that Europe has only six weeks' worth of jet fuel remaining due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), cautioned that flight cancellations could occur "soon" if oil supplies continue to be restricted by the Iran war.

Iran maintains a firm grip on tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz and launched attacks on several vessels over the weekend. This has caused concern among people with travel plans booked for this summer.

Holidaymakers have been taking to social media to contact airlines, including EasyJet, about their concerns. The budget airline's customer service team has been responding to passengers. On X, one person wrote: "I have a holiday package booked with you in July, with the fuel shortage looking ever more likely. Is this likely to be cancelled?"

Easyjet said: "We understand that you're concerned about the status of your holiday. We are currently not seeing disruption to jet fuel supply and engage with fuel suppliers and government to monitor the situation. We have no plans to make changes to our flying programme."

Another person said: "We are due to go on holiday to Tunisia with you, May 16-30. Is there a risk we could be stranded out there if there is a shortage of jet fuel?"

EasyJet said: "We appreciate the concern, our holidays are going ahead as planned. If, for whatever reason, there are any changes that may affect your holiday then our dedicated team will reach out prior to departure."

One more reached out to EasyJet on X and asked: "I'm meant to be off to Berlin with my two young kids for a city break in May, but I'm concerned about the situation and that you may cancel flights. It's not fair that I end up having to let my kids down at the last moment, so are you likely to start cancelling soon?"

The airline clarified that someone would "be in touch if there are any changes to [the] booking".

A fourth customer asked the airline online: "Please tell me [EasyJet] has enough red diesel to get me and the mates away in June?" They were told: "We always do our utmost best to get our customers away on their holidays, but if anything is to change then our dedicated team will reach out to you right away with all the information you need."

When asked about these general concerns among customers, an EasyJet spokesperson told the Express: "We are currently seeing no disruption to flights and don’t plan to make any changes to our flying schedule."

In previous reports, EasyJet chief executive Kenton Jarvis confirmed that all airports the carrier serves are "operating as normal". He said: "We only ever in this industry have three to four weeks visibility (of jet fuel supplies), and that is the same as it was pre-crisis.

"We have visibility to the middle of May, and we have no concerns. What we're seeing is airports and fuel suppliers working well to bring jet fuel to the airports."