After the military tensions in the Gulf region increased, the first passenger flights from Dubai landed at the airports of Frankfurt am Main and Munich on Tuesday. The travelers, including many German citizens, reported a tense atmosphere on site after air traffic was temporarily subject to significant restrictions. Since the airspace over several states in the region was closed, airlines had to widely adjust their routes.
At the same time, a discussion about assessing the security situation has begun in Berlin. The Union's foreign policy expert, Johann Wadephul, called on the Foreign Office to issue a formal travel warning for the United Arab Emirates. So far, the authority has limited itself to travel and security advice. An official warning would have significant legal consequences, especially regarding free cancellations of package tours.
The effects of the conflict are also noticeable at German petrol stations. Due to the uncertainty in the international crude oil markets, the prices for regular gasoline and diesel rose sharply. For the first time in a long while, the two-euro-per-liter mark was exceeded at many petrol stations. Experts are anxiously observing the development of goods flows through the Strait of Hormuz, as a blockade of this important shipping route could push energy prices even higher.
