Travel warning! Middle East conflict drives fuel prices high in Germany

Travel warning! Middle East conflict drives fuel prices high in Germany

Israel - The conflict between Israel and Iran has gained considerably in the past few days. This not only affects regional security, but also on the economic framework, especially crude oil prices. According to the ADAC , the current price for a Barrel Brent is around 77 US dollars. The fuel prices in Germany also increase as a result, so that Super E10 costs an average of 1.692 euros and diesel 1.589 euros.

In response to the developments, the Federal Foreign Office (AA) has given a comprehensive travel warning for Israel, the Palestinian areas and Iran. German citizens are urgently asked to leave Iran. In addition, a partial travel warning applies to Lebanon, while travel warnings for Dubai, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pronounced. For Jordan, not necessary trips are advised, especially with regard to the Syrian-Jordan border area and the northeast of Jordan.

Flight suspensions and security warnings

As a result of the tense situation, the Lufthansa Group hires flights to Israel and Tehran until July 31. Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv is also closed. In addition, flights to Beirut are exposed to June 30th and Amman until July 11th, while airspace is partially closed via Jordan. Travelers are encouraged to find out about current travel and safety instructions and to enter the Elefand crisis list.

The information about tourist security, which is provided by the Federal Foreign Office, is particularly important. There is a risk of terrorist attacks and kidnappings worldwide, with organizations such as "Al Qaida" and the "Islamic State" threatening other acts of violence. The mobilization potential has increased in particular through the conflict in the Middle East after terrorist attacks against Israel occurred on October 7, 2023. Although there is currently no specific indications of German interests abroad, German citizens or institutions could be the goal of terrorist acts of violence.

recommendations for travelers

The risk of attacks varies from country to country. Travelers should be clear about local conditions and take security measures seriously. This includes pursuing local and international media to find out about the current conditions in the travel destination. It is also recommended to report suspicious processes, such as unattended luggage, to immediately report the local police or security authorities.

For package travelers, there is the possibility of free cancellation if there are extraordinary circumstances such as a travel warning. Individual travelers, on the other hand, have limited cancellation rights, the reimbursement is only possible if the service is not provided. At the moment it is more important than ever to be well informed and to pay attention to the travel instructions of the external office