Buy airline tickets now, Spain urges as Iran war lifts oil prices

MADRID, April 27 (Reuters) - Consumers should buy airline tickets as soon as possible to avoid the risk of ‌higher fares caused by rising oil prices triggered by ‌the war in Iran, Spain's industry and tourism minister said.

After welcoming a record ​97 million tourists last year, 3.5% more than in 2024, Spain could maintain a similar pace of growth this year, Industry and Tourism Minister Jordi Hereu said.

However, higher fuel costs threaten to push ‌up airfares and weigh ⁠on demand, he warned in an interview published on Monday with Spanish newspaper Expansion.

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