Japan plans for more tankers, imports to tackle jet fuel shortage

TOKYO -- Japan plans to adopt measures to resolve an aviation fuel shortage that is threatening to ground a surging tourism industry, Nikkei has learned, securing more tankers and stepping up imports.

The shortage has been fueled by a combination of factors, including oil refinery shutdowns that have lengthened distances to deliver fuel to airports, as well as regulations enacted in April that limit overtime for truck drivers, reducing hauling capacity.