Brent$108.950.67%
Brent crude drops to $92/bbl on ceasefire talks.
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Zambia

Africa
High Risk
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Zambia

High Risk
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Zambia faces a high-risk scenario due to its 100% oil import dependency and landlocked status, making it highly vulnerable to global price surges and supply disruptions. The current Brent crude price of $111.66/bbl is severely impacting the economy, driving gasoline prices to $1.35/L and depleting fuel reserves to a critical 18 days. The moderate food risk is compounded by a significant 68% increase in fertilizer costs, threatening agricultural output and exacerbating inflationary pressures. Without significant international support or alternative supply arrangements, Zambia's economic strain and fuel scarcity are expected to worsen in the coming weeks.

$1.35
Gasoline /L
+32.4% vs pre-war
18d
Reserves
3 weeks
+18.5%
Food Inflation
Risk: moderate
100%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: low

Fuel Prices

USD primary · ZMW (ZK) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: May 1, 2026

Gasoline
$1.35/L
ZK25.5/L
+32.4% vs pre-war
Diesel
$1.22/L
ZK23.0/L
+38.6% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.75/L
ZK14.2/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$0.92/L
ZK17.4/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 4ZK18.2/LZK20.2/LZK22.2/LZK26.2/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
ZMW · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
18days
3 weeks
0.6 months
Low — Under 30 days
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
8days
1 weeks
0.3 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
28%
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: Zambia

A village biogas project tests Zambia’s push to improve rural energy access - Mongabay
A village biogas project tests Zambia’s push to improve rural energy access  Mongabay
Google News·2d ago
Zambia’s president launches country’s largest hybrid solar-plus-storage project - Energy-Storage.News
Zambia’s president launches country’s largest hybrid solar-plus-storage project  Energy-Storage.News
Google News·9d ago
Zambia: Fuel fears push Hichilema back to subsidies months before elections - The Africa Report
Zambia: Fuel fears push Hichilema back to subsidies months before elections  The Africa Report
Google News·3d ago
Zambia secures $1.5bn China-backed energy deal to add 900MW and boost power stability amid climate pressure - Business Insider Africa
Zambia secures $1.5bn China-backed energy deal to add 900MW and boost power stability amid climate pressure  Business Insider Africa
Google News·8d ago
Beyond Electricity Connections: Building Productive Communities in Zambia - Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL
Beyond Electricity Connections: Building Productive Communities in Zambia  Sustainable Energy for All | SEforALL
Google News·24d ago
Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency - africanews.com
Zambia: Government declares fuel supply situation an emergency  africanews.com
Google News·24d ago
Zambia to pitch integrated energy overhaul at AEW 2026 - APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine
Zambia to pitch integrated energy overhaul at AEW 2026  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine
Google News·7d ago
Zambia: Utility commissions solar PV plant - African Energy
Zambia: Utility commissions solar PV plant  African Energy
Google News·2d ago
Namibia poised as southern Africa’s new budget fuel hub - The Namibian -
Namibia poised as southern Africa’s new budget fuel hub  The Namibian -
Google News·2d ago
Zambia Advances Energy Security With Landmark 100 MW Solar Project In Chisamba - SolarQuarter
Zambia Advances Energy Security With Landmark 100 MW Solar Project In Chisamba  SolarQuarter
Google News·18d 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
CurrencyZMW (ZK)
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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