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France
Moderate
AI Analysis · Updated daily
France faces moderate exposure to the ongoing crisis, primarily due to its 98% oil import dependency and moderate Hormuz exposure. Gasoline prices have reached $1.98/L, reflecting the global supply crunch and the ~17 mb/d oil deficit. While nuclear power provides a significant buffer for electricity generation, the nation's high gas dependency remains a vulnerability. With 88 days of oil reserves, France has some short-term resilience, but continued high prices and supply chain disruptions are expected in the coming weeks.
$1.98
Gasoline /L
+25.3% vs pre-war
88d
Reserves
13 weeks
+7.8%
Food Inflation
Risk: moderate
98%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: moderate
Fuel Prices
USD primary · EUR (€) localPrices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 23, 2026
Gasoline
$1.98/L
€1.69/L
+25.3% vs pre-war
Diesel
$1.85/L
€1.58/L
+27.6% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$1.08/L
€0.92/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$1.38/L
€1.18/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $1.58/L · Diesel $1.45/L · Current prices are 25.3% above pre-war levels
3-Month Price History
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
EUR · live ratesStrategic Reserves
Crude Oil Reserves
88days
13 weeks
2.9 months
Moderate — Under 3 months
Source: IEA/EIA0d30d60d90d180d365d
✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
35days
5 weeks
1.2 months
Below average — Under 2 months
Source: Estimated from strategic reserves0d30d60d90d180d365d
Energy Dependency Profile
Oil Import Dependency
98%
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
Moderate
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
28%
of food supply imported
Fertilizer & Food Security
Fertilizer Cost Change
+52%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+7.8%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
Moderate
FAO / WFP assessment
News: France
Fuel supply shortages hit one in five petrol stations in France - France 24
Fuel supply shortages hit one in five petrol stations in France France 24
Google News Energy·16d ago
French industry hit hard by energy crisis due to Middle East war - Le Monde.fr
French industry hit hard by energy crisis due to Middle East war Le Monde.fr
Google News Energy·20d ago
France better placed to weather energy shock than neighbours - TradingView
France better placed to weather energy shock than neighbours TradingView
Google News·1h ago
France presses harder for Namibia oil despite failed 42.5% offshore stake deal in February - Business Insider Africa
France presses harder for Namibia oil despite failed 42.5% offshore stake deal in February Business Insider Africa
Google News·17h ago
France to offset Iran crisis cost with spending freeze - Reuters
France to offset Iran crisis cost with spending freeze Reuters
Google News·1d ago
Climate scrubbed from G7 meeting to appease US, host France says - Euractiv
Climate scrubbed from G7 meeting to appease US, host France says Euractiv
Google News·7h ago
France to Ban Gas Boilers in All New Buildings Starting in 2027 - Natural Refrigerants
France to Ban Gas Boilers in All New Buildings Starting in 2027 Natural Refrigerants
Google News·3d ago
UK, France Lead 30-Nation Military Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
UK, France Lead 30-Nation Military Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Google News·22h ago
Coupe de France exit must 'fuel and motivate' Strasbourg, says O'Neil - FotMob
Coupe de France exit must 'fuel and motivate' Strasbourg, says O'Neil FotMob
Google News·1h ago
Lawmakers urge EU Parliament to halt monthly France trip over energy costs - E&E News by POLITICO
Lawmakers urge EU Parliament to halt monthly France trip over energy costs E&E News by POLITICO
Google News·1d ago
Government Response
Last updated: April 2026
- Nuclear fleet output increased to 95% capacity to reduce gas dependency
- €100 energy cheque issued to low-income households
- Speed limits reduced to 110 km/h on motorways
- Strategic reserve release coordinated with IEA partners
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Flight Disruption Risk
ModerateJet fuel price change+28% vs pre-war
+90 Day Outlook
Moderate
Peak Season (Jul/Aug)
High
●2 Crude Oil●2 LNG●2 Products
STENA PREMIUM
Diesel · from Rotterdam, Netherlands
ETA Arrived
48,000t DWT
NORDIC ANNE
Jet Fuel · from Trieste, Italy
ETA Arrived
42,000t DWT
MINERVA ASTRA
Crude Oil · from Ceyhan, Turkey
ETA Arrived
155,000t DWT
NEPTUNE
LNG · from Sabine Pass, USA
ETA Arrived
88,000t DWT
NORDIC ORION
Crude Oil · from Primorsk, Russia
ETA Arrived
108,000t DWT
GOLAR TUNDRA
LNG · from Corpus Christi, USA
ETA Tomorrow
90,000t DWT
6 vessels en route
Crisis Summary
Risk LevelModerate
Hormuz Exposuremoderate
CurrencyEUR (€)
RegionEurope
Data SourcesIEA · EIA · FAO · WFP
Neighbours & Partners
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