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Egypt

Africa
High Risk
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Egypt

High Risk
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Egypt is experiencing a high energy security risk, exacerbated by acute food and fuel crises and high exposure to Hormuz disruptions, despite a 65% oil import dependency. Gasoline is priced at $0.68/L, but reserves are critically low at 35 days, while fertilizer costs have surged by 78%, contributing to a high food risk. The nation's financial stability is further jeopardized by declining Suez Canal revenues, with an IMF bailout currently under negotiation. Without significant external support, Egypt's economic and social stability will likely deteriorate further in the near term.

$0.68
Gasoline /L
+41.7% vs pre-war
35d
Reserves
5 weeks
+22.4%
Food Inflation
Risk: high
65%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: high

Fuel Prices

USD primary · EGP (E£) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 23, 2026

Gasoline
$0.68/L
E£35.4/L
+41.7% vs pre-war
Diesel
$0.58/L
E£30.2/L
+38.1% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.42/L
E£21.8/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$0.52/L
E£27.0/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $0.48/L · Diesel $0.42/L · Current prices are 41.7% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4E£24.3/LE£28.3/LE£32.3/LE£36.9/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
EGP · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
35days
5 weeks
1.2 months
Below average — Under 2 months
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
15days
2 weeks
0.5 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: Estimated from strategic reserves
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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
65%
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
High
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
40%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+78%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+22.4%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
High
FAO / WFP assessment
Food Security Alert: Elevated fertilizer costs (+78% since Feb 2026) are reducing crop yields. Food inflation of +22.4% is impacting household purchasing power. Risk of food shortages in coming months if energy costs remain elevated.

News: Egypt

QatarEnergy Marks First LNG Export From Golden Pass Project in Texas - Egypt Oil & Gas
QatarEnergy Marks First LNG Export From Golden Pass Project in Texas  Egypt Oil & Gas
Google News·9h ago
SCZONE , UNIDO Launch National Clean Hydrogen Program in Egypt - Fuel Cells Works
SCZONE , UNIDO Launch National Clean Hydrogen Program in Egypt  Fuel Cells Works
Google News·6h ago
From 9pm shutdowns to remote work: Egypt cuts fuel amid power crisis - Al Jazeera
From 9pm shutdowns to remote work: Egypt cuts fuel amid power crisis  Al Jazeera
Google News·16d ago
Hussain Al Nowais Explores How Abydos II Solar-Plus-Storage Project Nears Completion, Marking Major Milestone for Egypt’s Energy Future - Breaking AC
Hussain Al Nowais Explores How Abydos II Solar-Plus-Storage Project Nears Completion, Marking Major Milestone for Egypt’s Energy Future  Breaking AC
Google News·8h ago
Egypt moves to daylight saving time at midnight on Friday - Egypt Today
Egypt moves to daylight saving time at midnight on Friday  Egypt Today
Google News·9h ago
PM chairs Supreme Council of Energy meeting to review current supply status - Egypt Independent
PM chairs Supreme Council of Energy meeting to review current supply status  Egypt Independent
Google News·11h ago
Egypt Seeks IOC Upstream Boost to Offset Dwindling Gas Supplies - Energy Intelligence
Egypt Seeks IOC Upstream Boost to Offset Dwindling Gas Supplies  Energy Intelligence
Google News·1d ago
Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens - BBC
Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens  BBC
Google News·26d ago
Gas discovery off Egypt's coast comes at a critical moment for Iran war - Euronews.com
Gas discovery off Egypt's coast comes at a critical moment for Iran war  Euronews.com
Google News·16d ago
Italy's Eni discovers 2 trillion cubic feet of gas offshore Egypt - Reuters
Italy's Eni discovers 2 trillion cubic feet of gas offshore Egypt  Reuters
Google News·16d ago

Government Response

Major emergency response

Last updated: April 2026

  • IMF $8 billion emergency loan package under negotiation
  • Fuel subsidies partially maintained for bread and transport sectors
  • Electricity load-shedding 3-4 hours/day in residential areas
  • Wheat import contracts secured from Russia and Ukraine
  • Suez Canal transit fees raised 15% to offset revenue shortfall
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Flight Disruption Risk

High
Jet fuel price change+52% vs pre-war
+90 Day Outlook
Moderate
Peak Season (Jul/Aug)
High
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Inbound Supply Ships

IntelligenceFull manifest →
WARNING: Egypt Suez Canal revenues down 60%. Domestic fuel subsidies under severe strain.
1 Crude Oil1 Products
SERIFOS
Crude Oil · from Ceyhan, Turkey
Greek VLCC; transited Hormuz April 11 (Bloomberg/Fortune)
ETA Arrived
155,000t DWT
NORDIC ANNE
Diesel · from Rotterdam, Netherlands
ETA Arrived
52,000t DWT
2 vessels en route

Crisis Summary

Risk LevelHigh Risk
Hormuz Exposurehigh
CurrencyEGP (E£)
RegionAfrica
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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