Brent$108.172.78%
Brent crude holds above $108/bbl, WTI at $101.94.
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Afghanistan

South Asia
Critical
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Afghanistan

Critical
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Afghanistan faces a catastrophic energy and food crisis, marked by 100% oil import dependency, critically low fuel reserves of only 8 days, and a staggering 88/100 risk score. Gasoline prices are $0.95/L, but availability is the primary concern, severely impacting humanitarian aid delivery and basic services. The country's high Hormuz exposure means it is profoundly affected by global supply disruptions, with a 92% increase in fertilizer costs contributing to a critical food risk. The outlook is dire, with an imminent collapse of essential services and widespread humanitarian emergency expected in the coming weeks.

$0.95
Gasoline /L
+31.9% vs pre-war
8d
Reserves
1 weeks
+35.2%
Food Inflation
Risk: critical
100%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: high

Fuel Prices

USD primary · AFN (؋) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: May 3, 2026

Gasoline
$0.95/L
؋61.2/L
+31.9% vs pre-war
Diesel
$0.85/L
؋54.7/L
+37.1% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.55/L
؋35.4/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$0.68/L
؋43.8/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $0.72/L · Diesel $0.62/L · Current prices are 31.9% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4؋44.1/L؋49.1/L؋54.1/L؋63.1/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
AFN · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
8days
1 weeks
0.3 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
4days
1 weeks
0.1 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: Estimated from strategic reserves
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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
100%
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
High
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
45%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+92%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+35.2%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
Critical
FAO / WFP assessment
Food Security Alert: Elevated fertilizer costs (+92% since Feb 2026) are reducing crop yields. Food inflation of +35.2% is impacting household purchasing power. Risk of food shortages in coming months if energy costs remain elevated.

News: Afghanistan

Afghanistan is surrendering its mineral wealth – and its future - Lowy Institute
Afghanistan is surrendering its mineral wealth – and its future  Lowy Institute
Google News·5d ago
Iran war regional impacts: Growing food security risks in Afghanistan - IFPRI
Iran war regional impacts: Growing food security risks in Afghanistan  IFPRI
Google News·4d ago
Can Afghanistan Anchor a New Energy Route Around Hormuz - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Can Afghanistan Anchor a New Energy Route Around Hormuz  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Google News·5d ago
Afghanistan expands oil production to reduce import dependence - İlke Haber Ajansı
Afghanistan expands oil production to reduce import dependence  İlke Haber Ajansı
Google News·12h ago
Afghanistan’s Worn Banknotes Fuel Disputes and Allegations of Mishandling by Taliban Authorities - Hasht-e Subh Daily
Afghanistan’s Worn Banknotes Fuel Disputes and Allegations of Mishandling by Taliban Authorities  Hasht-e Subh Daily
Google News·3d ago
Afghanistan and Belarus Discuss Fuel Supplies - REFORM.news (ранее REFORM.by)
Afghanistan and Belarus Discuss Fuel Supplies  REFORM.news (ранее REFORM.by)
Google News·13d ago
How Afghanistan stayed afloat in region reeling from global fuel crisis - Arab News
How Afghanistan stayed afloat in region reeling from global fuel crisis  Arab News
Google News·23d ago
Central Asia, Afghanistan crank up Russian fuel imports as MidEast supplies dry up - TradingView
Central Asia, Afghanistan crank up Russian fuel imports as MidEast supplies dry up  TradingView
Google News·17d ago
Russian Electricity Companies to Arrive in Afghanistan for Joint Energy Projects - thekabultribune.com
Russian Electricity Companies to Arrive in Afghanistan for Joint Energy Projects  thekabultribune.com
Google News·7d ago
Russia to cooperate with Afghanistan in energy sector - خبرگزاری صدای افغان(آوا)
Russia to cooperate with Afghanistan in energy sector  خبرگزاری صدای افغان(آوا)
Google News·5d ago
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Flight Disruption Risk

Moderate

Jet fuel prices have risen ~38% above pre-war levels globally. Expect fuel surcharges on most international routes. No specific disruption data available for this country.

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Inbound Supply Ships

IntelligenceFull manifest →

No inbound tankers detected

May indicate supply disruption

Crisis Summary

Risk LevelCritical
Hormuz Exposurehigh
CurrencyAFN (؋)
RegionSouth Asia
Data SourcesIEA · EIA · FAO · WFP
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Data: IEA, EIA, World Bank, FAO, GlobalPetrolPrices.com · Updated daily

Not financial advice. For informational purposes only.

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