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Hungary

Europe
Moderate
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Hungary

Moderate
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Hungary is moderately vulnerable due to its 100% oil import dependency and significant reliance on Russian energy, though it lacks Hormuz exposure. Gasoline prices are at $1.72/L, and its 70 days of oil reserves offer a limited buffer compared to regional peers. Food security is a moderate concern, with fertilizer costs surging by 48%. The outlook indicates ongoing challenges as Hungary actively seeks alternative energy supply routes to reduce its concentrated energy dependencies in the coming weeks.

$1.72
Gasoline /L
+30.3% vs pre-war
70d
Reserves
10 weeks
+9.2%
Food Inflation
Risk: moderate
100%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: none

Fuel Prices

USD primary · HUF (Ft) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Gasoline
$1.72/L
Ft530/L
+30.3% vs pre-war
Diesel
$1.58/L
Ft487/L
+33.9% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.92/L
Ft283/L
Kerosene / Jet A
$1.18/L
Ft363/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $1.32/L · Diesel $1.18/L · Current prices are 30.3% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4Ft386/LFt431/LFt476/LFt552/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
HUF · live rates

Strategic Oil Reserves

70days
10 weeks
2.3 months
Moderate — Under 3 months
Source: IEA/EIA
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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
100%
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
None
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
20%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+48%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+9.2%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
Moderate
FAO / WFP assessment

News: Hungary

Can Hungary wean itself off Russian energy, as its new leader has promised? - Al Jazeera
Can Hungary wean itself off Russian energy, as its new leader has promised?  Al Jazeera
Google News·2d ago
Hungary's Magyar: oil flows via Druzhba pipeline could resume next week - Reuters
Hungary's Magyar: oil flows via Druzhba pipeline could resume next week  Reuters
Google News·2d ago
Q&A: What Magyar’s defeat of Orbán in Hungary means for climate and energy - Carbon Brief
Q&A: What Magyar’s defeat of Orbán in Hungary means for climate and energy  Carbon Brief
Google News·2d ago
Russia and the Pain of Losing Hungary - Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
Russia and the Pain of Losing Hungary  Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)
Google News·4d ago
Hungary's Orban claims Ukraine ready to resume oil flows via Druzhba pipeline - The Kyiv Independent
Hungary's Orban claims Ukraine ready to resume oil flows via Druzhba pipeline  The Kyiv Independent
Google News·6h ago
Why Hungary’s energy policy is less MAGA than JD Vance might think - Politico
Why Hungary’s energy policy is less MAGA than JD Vance might think  Politico
Google News·12d ago
Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election - BBC
Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election  BBC
Google News·14d ago
Orbán signals readiness to approve €90B EU loan to Ukraine once Druzhba oil is flowing - politico.eu
Orbán signals readiness to approve €90B EU loan to Ukraine once Druzhba oil is flowing  politico.eu
Google News·7h ago
Hungary Scales Back Troops Protecting Energy Sites From "Ukrainian Threat" - UNITED24 Media
Hungary Scales Back Troops Protecting Energy Sites From "Ukrainian Threat"  UNITED24 Media
Google News·4d ago
Fact check: Does Hungary have alternatives to the Druzhba pipeline? - Euronews.com
Fact check: Does Hungary have alternatives to the Druzhba pipeline?  Euronews.com
Google News·19d ago

Government Response

Moderate response

Last updated: April 2026

  • Emergency energy agreement with Azerbaijan for Caspian crude via Adria pipeline
  • Retail fuel price cap maintained at HUF 480/litre for private vehicles
  • Gas storage at 75% — below EU average, emergency procurement ongoing
  • Nuclear plant Paks II construction accelerated
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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 LevelModerate
Hormuz Exposurenone
CurrencyHUF (Ft)
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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