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South Sudan

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South Sudan

Critical

AI Analysis · Updated daily

South Sudan is in a critical state of energy insecurity, marked by a 95% oil import dependency despite being an oil producer, as it lacks refining capacity. With only 5 days of gasoline reserves and prices at $1.45/L, the country is highly susceptible to global supply shocks, further compounded by a 92% increase in fertilizer costs and critical food risk. Although its Hormuz exposure is low, the severe global oil supply deficit makes obtaining refined products exceptionally challenging. The outlook for South Sudan is extremely concerning, with an escalating humanitarian crisis and severe fuel scarcity expected in the coming weeks.

$1.45

Gasoline /L

+34.3% vs pre-war

Reserves

1 weeks

+55.5%

Food Inflation

Risk: critical

95%

Oil Imported

Hormuz: low

Fuel Prices

USD primary · SSP (SSP) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Gasoline

$1.45/L

SSP6,679/L

+34.3% vs pre-war

Diesel

$1.32/L

SSP6,080/L

+38.9% vs pre-war

LPG / Autogas

$0.82/L

SSP3,777/L

Kerosene / Jet A

$1.02/L

SSP4,698/L

Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $1.08/L · Diesel $0.95/L · Current prices are 34.3% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Pre-war baseline

Iran war starts (Feb 2026)

SSP · live rates

Strategic Oil Reserves

5days

1 weeks

0.2 months

Low — Under 30 days

Source: IEA/EIA

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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency

95%

of total oil consumption

Hormuz Exposure

Low

Strait of Hormuz risk

Food Import Dependency

55%

of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change

+92%

vs pre-war (Feb 2026)

Food Inflation (YoY)

+55.5%

year-on-year CPI food

Food Security Risk

Critical

FAO / WFP assessment

Food Security Alert: Elevated fertilizer costs (+92% since Feb 2026) are reducing crop yields. Food inflation of +55.5% is impacting household purchasing power. Risk of food shortages in coming months if energy costs remain elevated.

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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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