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Germany

Europe
Low Risk
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Germany

Low Risk
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Germany, despite a low overall risk score, is experiencing a severe energy crisis due to its 95% oil import dependency and moderate Hormuz exposure, pushing gasoline prices to $2.12/L. The nation's resilience is challenged by gas storage levels at only 42% and ongoing industry curtailments, indicating significant economic impacts. While 90 days of oil reserves provide some buffer, the moderate food risk and a 58% increase in fertilizer costs add to broader economic concerns. The outlook for coming weeks involves continued industrial adjustments and a push for energy conservation measures to manage the prolonged crisis.

$2.12
Gasoline /L
+23.3% vs pre-war
90d
Reserves
13 weeks
+8.5%
Food Inflation
Risk: moderate
95%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: moderate

Fuel Prices

USD primary · EUR (€) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 24, 2026

Gasoline
$2.12/L
€1.81/L
+23.3% vs pre-war
Diesel
$2.08/L
€1.78/L
+26.1% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$1.22/L
€1.04/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$1.48/L
€1.27/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $1.72/L · Diesel $1.65/L · Current prices are 23.3% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4€1.390/L€1.540/L€1.690/L€1.880/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
EUR · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
90days
13 weeks
3.0 months
Adequate
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
35days
5 weeks
1.2 months
Below average — Under 2 months
Source: Estimated from strategic reserves
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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
95%
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
Moderate
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
25%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+58%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+8.5%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
Moderate
FAO / WFP assessment

News: Germany

Russia says will halt oil flow to Germany via Druzhba pipeline - Al Jazeera
Russia says will halt oil flow to Germany via Druzhba pipeline  Al Jazeera
Google News·1d ago
Q&A: How will the 2026 energy crisis affect Germany’s energy transition? - Clean Energy Wire
Q&A: How will the 2026 energy crisis affect Germany’s energy transition?  Clean Energy Wire
Google News·17h ago
Russia to stop Kazakh oil flows to German PCK refinery via Druzhba - Reuters
Russia to stop Kazakh oil flows to German PCK refinery via Druzhba  Reuters
Google News·1d ago
Kazakhstan confirms suspension of its oil transit to Germany via Russia - Euronews.com
Kazakhstan confirms suspension of its oil transit to Germany via Russia  Euronews.com
Google News·1d ago
Exxon, Shell Pursue CCS Project Offshore Germany - Energy Intelligence
Exxon, Shell Pursue CCS Project Offshore Germany  Energy Intelligence
Google News·5h ago
Apple suppliers boost green energy but stagnate on emissions cuts - Supply Chain Dive
Apple suppliers boost green energy but stagnate on emissions cuts  Supply Chain Dive
Google News·9h ago
RWE and Polarium to combine distributed batteries into 50MW/135MWh Germany VPP - Energy-Storage.News
RWE and Polarium to combine distributed batteries into 50MW/135MWh Germany VPP  Energy-Storage.News
Google News·14h ago
Europe’s electricity prices are still tied to gas, making geopolitics a structural vulnerability - Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
Europe’s electricity prices are still tied to gas, making geopolitics a structural vulnerability  Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
Google News·3d ago
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as Iran war causes jet fuel shortage - Al Jazeera
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as Iran war causes jet fuel shortage  Al Jazeera
Google News·17h ago
Germany, EU remain heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels - Clean Energy Wire
Germany, EU remain heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels  Clean Energy Wire
Google News·10d ago

Government Response

Major emergency response

Last updated: April 2026

  • Gas storage emergency fill target raised to 90% by October 2026
  • Industrial gas curtailment orders issued to energy-intensive manufacturers
  • Remote working recommended for all office-based workers
  • Public building heating capped at 19°C
  • €10 billion emergency energy subsidy package approved
  • Coal plant life extensions approved as temporary bridge measure
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Flight Disruption Risk

Moderate
Jet fuel price change+30% vs pre-war
+90 Day Outlook
Moderate
Peak Season (Jul/Aug)
High
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Inbound Supply Ships

IntelligenceFull manifest →
1 Crude Oil2 LNG1 Products1 Fertilizer
NORDIC ANNE
Diesel/Gasoline · from Rotterdam, Netherlands
ETA Arrived
45,000t DWT
NORDIC ORION
Crude Oil · from Primorsk, Russia
ETA Arrived
110,000t DWT
NEPTUNE
LNG · from Sabine Pass, USA
ETA Arrived
85,000t DWT
BULK JUPITER
Urea · from Yuzhne, Ukraine
ETA Arrived
38,000t DWT
CLEAN OCEAN
LNG · from Corpus Christi, USA
ETA Tomorrow
88,000t DWT
5 vessels en route

Crisis Summary

Risk LevelLow Risk
Hormuz Exposuremoderate
CurrencyEUR (€)
RegionEurope
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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