Brent$108.170.06%
Brent crude at $108.83/bbl; Hormuz disruption continues.
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Somalia

Africa
Critical
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Somalia

Critical
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Somalia is experiencing a critical energy security crisis, marked by 100% oil import dependency and practically no fuel reserves, holding only 3 days' worth. Gasoline prices are extremely high at $1.55/L, directly impacting transport and essential services amidst the global supply disruption. The country's resilience is virtually non-existent, with a critical food crisis already underway and fertilizer costs skyrocketing by 95%. The outlook for Somalia is bleak, with an escalating humanitarian emergency and severe economic hardship expected as fuel scarcity and high prices persist.

$1.55
Gasoline /L
+31.4% vs pre-war
3d
Reserves
0 weeks
+52.5%
Food Inflation
Risk: critical
100%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: low

Fuel Prices

USD primary · SOS (SOS) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: May 2, 2026

Gasoline
$1.55/L
SOS886/L
+31.4% vs pre-war
Diesel
$1.42/L
SOS811/L
+35.2% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.88/L
SOS503/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$1.08/L
SOS617/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $1.18/L · Diesel $1.05/L · Current prices are 31.4% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4SOS634/LSOS709/LSOS784/LSOS914/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
SOS · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
3days
0 weeks
0.1 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
3days
0 weeks
0.1 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
75%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+95%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+52.5%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
Critical
FAO / WFP assessment
Food Security Alert: Elevated fertilizer costs (+95% since Feb 2026) are reducing crop yields. Food inflation of +52.5% is impacting household purchasing power. Risk of food shortages in coming months if energy costs remain elevated.

News: Somalia

Why is Somalia allowing Turkey to tap its oil reserves? - dw.com
Why is Somalia allowing Turkey to tap its oil reserves?  dw.com
Google News·17d ago
Somalia piracy: Another vessel seized as threat level increased - BBC
Somalia piracy: Another vessel seized as threat level increased  BBC
Google News·5d ago
Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia - Al Jazeera
Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia  Al Jazeera
Google News·4d ago
Family of Pakistani sailor seized by Somali pirates pleads for answers, safe return - hiiraan.com
Family of Pakistani sailor seized by Somali pirates pleads for answers, safe return  hiiraan.com
Google News·8h ago
Somalia Set To Begin First Ever Offshore Oil Drilling In April - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Somalia Set To Begin First Ever Offshore Oil Drilling In April  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Google News·26d ago
How Curad-1 will revolutionize energy future of Somalia, Türkiye | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah
How Curad-1 will revolutionize energy future of Somalia, Türkiye | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah
Google News·8d ago
Suspected Somali pirates hijack oil vessel headed to the capital - kare11.com
Suspected Somali pirates hijack oil vessel headed to the capital  kare11.com
Google News·7d ago
Pakistanis slam govt inaction over 10 sailors abducted off Somali coast. ‘I am ashamed’ - ThePrint
Pakistanis slam govt inaction over 10 sailors abducted off Somali coast. ‘I am ashamed’  ThePrint
Google News·3d ago
Middle East conflict deepens Somalia hunger crisis as fuel costs and aid disruptions worsen malnutrition - hiiraan.com
Middle East conflict deepens Somalia hunger crisis as fuel costs and aid disruptions worsen malnutrition  hiiraan.com
Google News·2d ago
Türkiye in Somalia: Geopolitics, investment and energy | Daily Sabah - Daily Sabah
Türkiye in Somalia: Geopolitics, investment and energy | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah
Google News·15d 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 LevelCritical
Hormuz Exposurelow
CurrencySOS (SOS)
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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