A spokesperson said: “Any future disruption to supply could seriously affect our ability to reach patients as quickly as possible”
A vital air ambulance service has said it is “closely monitoring” aviation fuel availability amid ongoing international conflict. The ongoing conflict between Iran and America means fuel availability and costs are proving a problem across industries.
The East Anglian Air Ambulance, which operates in Cambridgeshire, is watching its fuel consumption due to the ongoing conflict. Matthew Jones, Chief Executive Officer at East Anglian Air Ambulance, said: “East Anglian Air Ambulance crews, based in Cambridge and Norwich, treat five patients every day.
“Operating a 24/7 helicopter service depends on a consistent and reliable supply of aviation fuel. Any disruption risks delaying our response and, ultimately, putting lives in danger.”
Mr Jones said there is “no immediate threat” to fuel availability, although the ambulance service is “closely monitoring” the situation. Mr Jones added: “As a charity, rising fuel costs are already having a significant impact, and any future disruption to supply could seriously affect our ability to reach patients as quickly as possible when every second counts.
“It is crucial that policymakers act now to protect air ambulance charities from fuel supply challenges and to ensure emergency response capability is properly safeguarded for the patients who rely on us.”
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