Brent$99.784.50%
Brent crude hits $98.32/bbl, up 3.0% today.
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Kuwait

Middle East
Stable
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Kuwait

Stable
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Kuwait, a major oil exporter, is largely unaffected by the direct operational impacts of the Iran conflict and Hormuz disruption, instead experiencing a positive economic boost from soaring global oil prices. Domestic gasoline prices are remarkably low at $0.38/L, and the country boasts extensive fuel reserves sufficient for 730 days. With no oil import dependency and no food security issues, Kuwait's energy and economic resilience are exceptionally strong. The outlook for the coming weeks is highly stable, with the nation continuing to benefit from the current high-price environment.

$0.38
Gasoline /L
+18.8% vs pre-war
730d
Reserves
104 weeks
+3%
Food Inflation
Risk: none
N/A
Oil Imported
Hormuz: none

Fuel Prices

USD primary · KWD (KD) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 25, 2026

Gasoline
$0.38/L
KD0.12/L
+18.8% vs pre-war
Diesel
$0.32/L
KD0.10/L
+14.3% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.22/L
KD0.07/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$0.30/L
KD0.09/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $0.32/L · Diesel $0.28/L · Current prices are 18.8% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4KD0.090/LKD0.098/LKD0.105/LKD0.113/LKD0.120/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
KWD · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
730days
104 weeks
24.3 months
Strong
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
22days
3 weeks
0.7 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: Estimated from strategic reserves
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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
N/A
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
None
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
90%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+5%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+3%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
None
FAO / WFP assessment

News: Kuwait

Kuwait - Oil, Gas, Refining - Britannica
Kuwait - Oil, Gas, Refining  Britannica
Google News·3d ago
Oil Prices Fall on US-Iran Peace Optimism, Kuwait Declares Force Majeure | 2026 - News and Statistics - IndexBox
Oil Prices Fall on US-Iran Peace Optimism, Kuwait Declares Force Majeure | 2026 - News and Statistics  IndexBox
Google News·2d ago
Iran strikes Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks - The Guardian
Iran strikes Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks  The Guardian
Google News·19d ago
Drone Strike Hits Kuwait Oil Refinery, Fires Erupt Amid Rising Gulf Tensions - Kurdistan24
Drone Strike Hits Kuwait Oil Refinery, Fires Erupt Amid Rising Gulf Tensions  Kurdistan24
Google News·21d ago
Watch Iran Strikes Fully Laden Kuwait Oil Tanker in Dubai Port - Bloomberg.com
Watch Iran Strikes Fully Laden Kuwait Oil Tanker in Dubai Port  Bloomberg.com
Google News·24d ago
Gulf’s energy leadership now on target? Kuwait oil headquarters engulfed in flames after Iranian drone attack - Details - MSN
Gulf’s energy leadership now on target? Kuwait oil headquarters engulfed in flames after Iranian drone attack - Details  MSN
Google News·2d ago
National Cleaning Unit Gets 4.2 Million Dinars Contract From Kuwait Oil Co - TradingView
National Cleaning Unit Gets 4.2 Million Dinars Contract From Kuwait Oil Co  TradingView
Google News·4d ago
The Daily Circuit: Kuwait oil woes worsen + Riyadh Air eyes Madrid - circuit.news
The Daily Circuit: Kuwait oil woes worsen + Riyadh Air eyes Madrid  circuit.news
Google News·3d ago
Kuwait oil price up $6.69 to $100.33 pb - ZAWYA
Kuwait oil price up $6.69 to $100.33 pb  ZAWYA
Google News·1d ago
‘Kuwait of Australia’ could save nation - News.com.au
‘Kuwait of Australia’ could save nation  News.com.au
Google News·11m ago

Government Response

No measures

Last updated: April 2026

  • KPC production raised to 2.8 mb/d
  • Future Generations Fund receiving windfall oil revenues
  • Domestic energy subsidy maintained for citizens
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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 LevelStable
Hormuz Exposurenone
CurrencyKWD (KD)
RegionMiddle East
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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