The sharply rising oil price has prompted the airline SAS to introduce a temporary fuel surcharge.
The company confirms this to the industry media check-in.dk.
- Although we always strive to absorb cost fluctuations where possible, increases of this magnitude require us to react in order to maintain stable and reliable operations, the company says.
It is not clear how large the surcharge is.
The price of oil and other forms of energy have increased following the recent unrest in the Middle East.
On February 28, Israel, in cooperation with the United States, launched a comprehensive attack on Iran. The attacks have since been responded to.
As a result of the conflict, several oil-producing countries in the region have limited their oil production. This is something that affects the price.
The countries have made this choice after the important Strait of Hormuz has been partially closed.
The location of the strait between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman makes it an important trade hub. Around 20 percent of the world's oil passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
On Monday, the price of a barrel of crude oil reached almost 120 dollars. On Tuesday, the price is down to just over 92 dollars per barrel.
SAS emphasizes that the company will follow the price development closely and that it will adapt continuously.
Increases in the price of oil can affect most parts of the world community, including the Danish one.
This will quickly hit fuel prices - almost hourly - and in the long term it could also have an impact on the economy.
If the price remains high, it could mean higher production costs for companies in the long term, which could then end up as higher consumer prices.
/ritzau/
