ACSA assures stable Jet A-1 fuel supply at Cape Town International despite supplier constraints

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says Jet A-1 fuel supply at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) remains stable and poses no risk to its plans for the upcoming G20 Leaders Summit, despite temporary constraints affecting one supplier.

This follows reports from the Fuel Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) about distribution challenges at the airport. ACSA confirmed that the issue stems from outstanding matters between a single fuel supplier and the South African Revenue Service (SARS), which has affected four airlines.

To prevent operational disruptions, the fuel industry has put measures in place allowing the affected airlines to uplift fuel from OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), provided they make prior arrangements. This additional supply solution is expected to take effect from Wednesday.

ACSA said it continues to work with stakeholders to manage the situation and ensure minimal impact on airport operations. The company reiterated that CTIA is not part of the G20 operational planning area and that all airports under its management remain prepared to support the summit. ACSA is expected to brief the media on its overall state of readiness later this week.