California's jet fuel supply chain faces critical strain as Asian exports to the West Coast hit a decade low, intensifying air travel disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions. The war on Iran has exacerbated fuel shortages, forcing airlines to reroute cargo and raise prices. Aviation fuel prices in California have surged 15% since early 2023, according to industry reports, straining budgets for both carriers and freight operators. Decades-old infrastructure gaps in trans-Pacific logistics now collide with modern demand, creating a bottleneck that could reshape global air freight strategies.