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Rwanda

Africa
High Risk
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Rwanda

High Risk
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Rwanda faces high energy insecurity due to its 100% oil import dependency and landlocked status, which significantly amplifies fuel transport costs. Gasoline prices are $1.35/L, and while 15 days of reserves provide a temporary buffer, the global supply deficit will quickly deplete them. The moderate food risk, compared to other nations, offers a slight mitigating factor, but the 68% increase in fertilizer prices threatens future agricultural output. The outlook suggests continued upward pressure on fuel prices and availability, with the landlocked constraint making alternative supply routes more expensive and complex to secure in the coming weeks.

$1.35
Gasoline /L
+32.4% vs pre-war
15d
Reserves
2 weeks
+18.5%
Food Inflation
Risk: moderate
100%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: low

Fuel Prices

USD primary · RWF (RWF) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 19, 2026

Gasoline
$1.35/L
RWF1,968/L
+32.4% vs pre-war
Diesel
$1.22/L
RWF1,779/L
+38.6% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.75/L
RWF1,093/L
Kerosene / Jet A
$0.92/L
RWF1,341/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $1.02/L · Diesel $0.88/L · Current prices are 32.4% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4RWF1403/LRWF1603/LRWF1803/LRWF2042/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
RWF · live rates

Strategic Oil Reserves

15days
2 weeks
0.5 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: IEA/EIA
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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
+68%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+18.5%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
Moderate
FAO / WFP assessment

News: Rwanda

Kenya, Rwanda eye nuclear reactors -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire - American Nuclear Society -- ANS
Kenya, Rwanda eye nuclear reactors -- ANS / Nuclear Newswire  American Nuclear Society -- ANS
Google News·10d ago
Rwanda, Russia discuss nuclear energy ties| The New Times - The New Times
Rwanda, Russia discuss nuclear energy ties| The New Times  The New Times
Google News·9h ago
Rwanda ties Mozambique troop deployment to EU funding - dw.com
Rwanda ties Mozambique troop deployment to EU funding  dw.com
Google News·3d ago
Rwanda threatens to stop protecting US gas project from ISIS over sanctions - Washington Examiner
Rwanda threatens to stop protecting US gas project from ISIS over sanctions  Washington Examiner
Google News·13d ago
Renewable energy can break the link between agricultural growth and carbon emissions in Rwanda - EurekAlert!
Renewable energy can break the link between agricultural growth and carbon emissions in Rwanda  EurekAlert!
Google News·15d ago
Lessons from Rwanda’s threat to withdraw from Cabo Delgado - ISS Africa
Lessons from Rwanda’s threat to withdraw from Cabo Delgado  ISS Africa
Google News·18d ago
Rwanda Raises Petrol Price to Shs7,460, Holds Diesel to Shield Economy - Nilepost News
Rwanda Raises Petrol Price to Shs7,460, Holds Diesel to Shield Economy  Nilepost News
Google News·2d ago
Kigali Hosts NEISA 2026: Rwanda Atomic Energy Board Leads Push to Turn Nuclear Ambition into Investment Reality - The Voice of Africa
Kigali Hosts NEISA 2026: Rwanda Atomic Energy Board Leads Push to Turn Nuclear Ambition into Investment Reality  The Voice of Africa
Google News·6d ago
How Kenya’s Fuel Prices Compare With Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia - The Kenya Times
How Kenya’s Fuel Prices Compare With Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia  The Kenya Times
Google News·4d ago
Fuel prices up twice in 10 days: The Iran war’s hidden tax on Rwandans| The New Times - The New Times
Fuel prices up twice in 10 days: The Iran war’s hidden tax on Rwandans| The New Times  The New Times
Google News·2d 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
CurrencyRWF (RWF)
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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