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Central African Republic

Africa
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Central African Republic

Critical
AI Analysis Β· Updated daily

The Central African Republic is experiencing a catastrophic crisis, marked by critical energy insecurity and a severe humanitarian situation. With 100% oil import dependency and only 5 days of gasoline reserves, fuel prices have soared to $1.65/L, crippling economic activity. The country faces critical food insecurity, compounded by a staggering 92% increase in fertilizer costs, threatening widespread famine. Its landlocked status, ongoing internal conflict, and lack of strategic reserves offer virtually no resilience against the global supply shock. The outlook is extremely grim, with a complete economic collapse and deepening humanitarian catastrophe anticipated in the short term.

$1.65
Gasoline /L
+32.0% vs pre-war
5d
Reserves
1 weeks
+42.5%
Food Inflation
Risk: critical
100%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: low

Fuel Prices

USD primary Β· XAF (CFA) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 27, 2026

Gasoline
$1.65/L
CFA925/L
+32.0% vs pre-war
Diesel
$1.52/L
CFA852/L
+35.7% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.92/L
CFA516/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$1.15/L
CFA644/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $1.25/L Β· Diesel $1.12/L Β· Current prices are 32.0% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4CFA660/LCFA735/LCFA810/LCFA955/LPre-warβš” War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
XAF Β· live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
5days
1 weeks
0.2 months
Low β€” Under 30 days
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
3days
0 weeks
0.1 months
Low β€” 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
Low
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
55%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+92%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+42.5%
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 +42.5% is impacting household purchasing power. Risk of food shortages in coming months if energy costs remain elevated.
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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 β†’

No inbound tankers detected

May indicate supply disruption

Crisis Summary

Risk LevelCritical
Hormuz Exposurelow
CurrencyXAF (CFA)
RegionAfrica
Data SourcesIEA Β· EIA Β· FAO Β· WFP
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Data: IEA, EIA, World Bank, FAO, GlobalPetrolPrices.com Β· Updated daily

Not financial advice. For informational purposes only.

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