Brent$99.130.66%
Brent Crude hits $99.13/bbl, up 3.8% today.
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France

Europe
Moderate
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France

Moderate
AI Analysis · Updated daily

France faces moderate energy security risks due to its 98% oil import dependency, with nearly all crude sourced internationally and moderate Hormuz exposure. Gasoline prices are elevated at $1.98/L, reflecting the global supply crunch, though the country maintains a robust 88 days of oil reserves. Its significant nuclear power capacity provides a crucial buffer against electricity generation impacts, but high gas dependency remains a vulnerability. The outlook for the coming weeks suggests continued price pressure and a focus on maintaining strategic reserves amidst ongoing supply disruptions.

$1.98
Gasoline /L
+25.3% vs pre-war
88d
Reserves
13 weeks
+7.8%
Food Inflation
Risk: moderate
98%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: moderate

Fuel Prices

USD primary · EUR (€) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 26, 2026

Gasoline
$1.98/L
€1.69/L
+25.3% vs pre-war
Diesel
$1.85/L
€1.58/L
+27.6% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$1.08/L
€0.92/L
Jet Fuel (Jet A-1)
$1.38/L
€1.18/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $1.58/L · Diesel $1.45/L · Current prices are 25.3% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4€1.290/L€1.440/L€1.590/L€1.770/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
EUR · live rates

Strategic Reserves

Crude Oil Reserves
88days
13 weeks
2.9 months
Moderate — Under 3 months
Source: IEA/EIA
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✈ Jet Fuel Reserves (Jet A-1)
35days
5 weeks
1.2 months
Below average — Under 2 months
Source: Estimated from strategic reserves
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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
98%
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
Moderate
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
28%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+52%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+7.8%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
Moderate
FAO / WFP assessment

News: France

French industry hit hard by energy crisis due to Middle East war - Le Monde.fr
French industry hit hard by energy crisis due to Middle East war  Le Monde.fr
Google News Energy·23d ago
Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies - NPR
Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies  NPR
Google News·2d ago
TotalEnergies boss warns of fuel shortages in France, Macron responds - The Connexion
TotalEnergies boss warns of fuel shortages in France, Macron responds  The Connexion
Google News·1h ago
Sapporo 5 Leaders Make Significant Progress in Securing a Reliable Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain - Department of Energy (.gov)
Sapporo 5 Leaders Make Significant Progress in Securing a Reliable Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain  Department of Energy (.gov)
Google News·2d ago
Fuel supply shortages hit one in five petrol stations in France - France 24
Fuel supply shortages hit one in five petrol stations in France  France 24
Google News·19d ago
France to Ban Gas Boilers in All New Buildings Starting in 2027 - Natural Refrigerants
France to Ban Gas Boilers in All New Buildings Starting in 2027  Natural Refrigerants
Google News·6d ago
France Reaffirms Efforts To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz - gCaptain
France Reaffirms Efforts To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz  gCaptain
Google News·20h ago
UK, France Lead 30-Nation Military Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
UK, France Lead 30-Nation Military Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Google News·3d ago
The OK, the bad … and the worst: 3 scenarios for Europe’s summer travel season - politico.eu
The OK, the bad … and the worst: 3 scenarios for Europe’s summer travel season  politico.eu
Google News·2d ago
United Kingdom Joins United States, Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Vietnam, France and More Countries in Confronting the Jet Fuel Crisis with Soaring Prices Impacting Major Airlines Including Ryanair, Jet2, KLM, and Air New Zealand - Travel And Tour World
United Kingdom Joins United States, Netherlands, Germany, Australia, Vietnam, France and More Countries in Confronting the Jet Fuel Crisis with Soaring Prices Impacting Major Airlines Including Ryanair, Jet2, KLM, and Air New Zealand  Travel And Tour World
Google News·8h ago

Government Response

Minor measures

Last updated: April 2026

  • Nuclear fleet output increased to 95% capacity to reduce gas dependency
  • €100 energy cheque issued to low-income households
  • Speed limits reduced to 110 km/h on motorways
  • Strategic reserve release coordinated with IEA partners
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Flight Disruption Risk

Moderate
Jet fuel price change+28% vs pre-war
+90 Day Outlook
Moderate
Peak Season (Jul/Aug)
High
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Inbound Supply Ships

IntelligenceFull manifest →
2 Crude Oil2 LNG2 Products
STENA PREMIUM
Diesel · from Rotterdam, Netherlands
ETA Tomorrow
48,000t DWT
NORDIC ANNE
Jet Fuel · from Trieste, Italy
ETA 2d (28 Apr)
42,000t DWT
MINERVA ASTRA
Crude Oil · from Ceyhan, Turkey
ETA 3d (29 Apr)
155,000t DWT
NEPTUNE
LNG · from Sabine Pass, USA
ETA 4d (30 Apr)
88,000t DWT
NORDIC ORION
Crude Oil · from Primorsk, Russia
ETA 5d (1 May)
108,000t DWT
GOLAR TUNDRA
LNG · from Corpus Christi, USA
ETA 14d (10 May)
90,000t DWT
6 vessels en route

Crisis Summary

Risk LevelModerate
Hormuz Exposuremoderate
CurrencyEUR (€)
RegionEurope
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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