Lufthansa faces nearly $2 billion in extra fuel costs amid Middle East conflict
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Lufthansa is facing nearly $2 billion in additional fuel costs due to the Middle East conflict. Rising jet fuel prices and the Strait of Hormuz blockade are causing an energy crisis in Europe, and Lufthansa plans to offset these costs through cost-saving measures and increased revenue. Other European airlines are also experiencing similar challenges.