Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone is in a critical energy crisis, with 100% oil import dependency and a mere 12 days of gasoline reserves. Fuel prices have surged to $1.25/L, placing immense pressure on its fragile post-conflict economy and hindering reconstruction efforts. The country faces critical food insecurity, worsened by a 72% hike in fertilizer prices, threatening agricultural production and exacerbating poverty. Despite low direct Hormuz exposure, the global supply reduction translates into prohibitive import costs and severe logistical bottlenecks. The coming weeks are expected to bring intensified economic hardship, potential social unrest, and a deepening humanitarian crisis if urgent international support is not mobilized.