Strait of Hormuz disruption — Day 51 (since 28 Feb 2026). Brent crude +43% vs pre-war baseline. 4 countries below 30 days of reserves.
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AI-generated · Monday, April 20, 2026
Hormuz Disruption Continues; Oil Prices Fluctuate
- Brent crude is at $90.38/bbl, a 29% increase from pre-conflict levels, despite a 4.7% drop from yesterday, reflecting ongoing market volatility.
- The US Central Command reported seizing the Iranian ship Touska near the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying shipping disruptions in the critical waterway.
- Middle East oil pricing, particularly the Platts Dubai benchmark, is under significant pressure due to the conflict, affecting 18 million barrels per day.
- Europe faces a potential summer jet fuel crisis as the Strait of Hormuz disruption significantly slashes supply, impacting air travel and logistics.
- Palestine, Lebanon, and Somalia face critical food risk and have only 2-3 days of fuel reserves, highlighting severe humanitarian concerns.
- US President Trump announced plans to send negotiators to Pakistan for potential ceasefire talks with Iran, signaling diplomatic efforts amidst conflict.
AI-generated summary based on live country data & latest news. Updated twice daily (06:00 & 18:00 UTC) and on major price moves. Not financial advice.
Ukraine
High RiskUkraine under dual pressure from war and energy crisis. Fuel imports severely disrupted.
Pakistan
High RiskPakistan faces acute fuel and food crisis. Fertilizer costs have nearly doubled. IMF emergency talks ongoing.
Egypt
High RiskEgypt faces acute food and fuel crisis. Suez Canal revenues declining. IMF bailout under negotiation.
Lebanon
CriticalLebanon has virtually no fuel reserves. Generator fuel at crisis levels. Economic collapse ongoing.
Bangladesh
CriticalBangladesh has fewer than 3 weeks of fuel reserves. Power cuts of 8-12 hours daily reported.
Sri Lanka
High RiskSri Lanka still recovering from 2022 crisis. New energy shock threatens economic collapse.
Philippines
High RiskPhilippines imports 95% of oil. Jeepney fuel subsidies straining national budget.
Palestine
CriticalGaza and West Bank face critical fuel shortages. Humanitarian crisis.
Yemen
CriticalYemen faces catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Fuel nearly unavailable in many areas.
Syria
CriticalSyria faces catastrophic energy crisis compounded by ongoing conflict.
Jordan
High RiskJordan imports 97% of energy. Aqaba port a key supply route under pressure.
Somalia
CriticalSomalia has no fuel reserves. Humanitarian crisis at critical level.
Food Security Crisis
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OilCrisisTracker monitors the global energy impact of the 2026 Iran conflict. Following military strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure in late February 2026, the Strait of Hormuz — through which approximately 21 million barrels of oil pass daily — has been significantly disrupted. This tracker provides daily data on fuel prices, strategic reserves, fertilizer costs, and food security risk across every country in the world.
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