Brent$93.036.40%
Brent crude down 8.5% today on ceasefire talks.
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Namibia

Africa
High Risk
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Namibia

High Risk
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Namibia faces high energy insecurity with 100% oil import dependency and gasoline at $1.32/L, exacerbated by global supply disruptions and high Brent crude prices. While its Hormuz exposure is low, the nation's 22 days of gasoline reserves are a concern, and fertilizer costs have risen 50%, contributing to moderate food risk. The country currently lacks significant mitigating factors from domestic production, as new offshore discoveries are not yet operational. The outlook suggests continued economic pressure and the need for careful resource management as global energy markets remain volatile.

$1.32
Gasoline /L
+34.7% vs pre-war
22d
Reserves
3 weeks
+12.5%
Food Inflation
Risk: moderate
100%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: low

Fuel Prices

USD primary · NAD (N$) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 21, 2026

Gasoline
$1.32/L
N$21.6/L
+34.7% vs pre-war
Diesel
$1.18/L
N$19.3/L
+38.8% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.72/L
N$11.8/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$0.90/L
N$14.7/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $0.98/L · Diesel $0.85/L · Current prices are 34.7% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4N$15.0/LN$17.0/LN$19.0/LN$22.2/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
NAD · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
22days
3 weeks
0.7 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
10days
1 weeks
0.3 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: Estimated from strategic reserves
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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
100%
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
Low
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
35%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+50%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+12.5%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
Moderate
FAO / WFP assessment

News: Namibia

The Great Build-Out: Namibia’s Energy Supply Chain Enters its Make-or-Break Phase - Social News XYZ
The Great Build-Out: Namibia’s Energy Supply Chain Enters its Make-or-Break Phase  Social News XYZ
Google News·2h ago
From Orange Basin to Opportunity: Namibia Pushes Local Content to the Center of Oil Strategy - Africa24 TV
From Orange Basin to Opportunity: Namibia Pushes Local Content to the Center of Oil Strategy  Africa24 TV
Google News·1d ago
Namibia’s Oil Boom Redefines Leadership as Women Take Strategic Role - African Energy Chamber
Namibia’s Oil Boom Redefines Leadership as Women Take Strategic Role  African Energy Chamber
Google News·5d ago
Malaysia deepens Africa engagement with Namibia trade and energy talks - Business Insider Africa
Malaysia deepens Africa engagement with Namibia trade and energy talks  Business Insider Africa
Google News·1d ago
Knowledge Katti: The Architect behind Namibia’s Energy Breakthrough - Realnews Magazine
Knowledge Katti: The Architect behind Namibia’s Energy Breakthrough  Realnews Magazine
Google News·4d ago
Oil Explorer Advances Major Discovery Testing in Namibia Basin - Streetwise Reports
Oil Explorer Advances Major Discovery Testing in Namibia Basin  Streetwise Reports
Google News·3d ago
Green vs Baseload: the most suitable energy for a developing country? - Watt-Logic
Green vs Baseload: the most suitable energy for a developing country?  Watt-Logic
Google News·1d ago
Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas to farm down 60% offshore Namibia stakes to BP Namibia Energy - MSN
Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas to farm down 60% offshore Namibia stakes to BP Namibia Energy  MSN
Google News·8d ago
Namibia fuel shortage safari - Travel And Tour World
Namibia fuel shortage safari  Travel And Tour World
Google News·3d ago
Sintana Energy flags major resource upgrade at Namibia oil discovery - Proactive financial news
Sintana Energy flags major resource upgrade at Namibia oil discovery  Proactive financial news
Google News·22d ago
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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 LevelHigh Risk
Hormuz Exposurelow
CurrencyNAD (N$)
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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