diff --git a/pytest_tests/helpers/aws_cli_client.py b/pytest_tests/helpers/aws_cli_client.py
index 213a383ce..ab3d4f15b 100644
--- a/pytest_tests/helpers/aws_cli_client.py
+++ b/pytest_tests/helpers/aws_cli_client.py
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ class AwsCliClient:
 
     def __init__(self, s3gate_endpoint) -> None:
         self.s3gate_endpoint = s3gate_endpoint
+        os.environ['AWS_EC2_METADATA_DISABLED'] = 'true'
 
     def create_bucket(
         self,