Tuvalu

Tuvalu faces critical energy security challenges due to 100% oil import dependency and extremely low reserves of just 8 days, exacerbating its vulnerability to the ongoing global supply disruption. Gasoline prices have surged to $1.68/L, directly impacting transport and daily life, while a 70% increase in fertilizer costs threatens food security despite a moderate overall food risk. With no direct Hormuz exposure but high reliance on global shipping, its remote island status offers little mitigation. The outlook for Tuvalu remains precarious, with continued price hikes and potential supply disruptions threatening its fragile economy in the coming weeks.