Spain urges consumers to buy airline tickets now as Iran war lifts oil prices

Consumers should buy airline tickets as soon as possible to avoid the risk of higher fares caused by rising oil prices triggered by the war in Iran, Spain’s industry and tourism minister said.After welcoming a record 97 million tourists last year, 3.5 percent more than in 2024, Spain could maintain a similar pace of growth this year, Industry and Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu said.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.However, higher fuel costs threaten to push up airfares and weigh on demand, he warned in an interview published on Monday with Spanish newspaper Expansion.“What we’re recommending is that people buy their tickets now because it’s true that (airlines) are currently using kerosene that was purchased some time ago, and therefore there’s an element of price fluctuations involved,” Hereu said.“...It’s already clear that prices have risen and this could affect demand,” he said, adding that Spanish and European authorities were taking

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