Brent$90.389.04%
Brent crude stable at $70.00/bbl today.
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Iceland

Europe
Low Risk
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Iceland

Low Risk
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Iceland's overall exposure to the current oil crisis remains low, primarily due to its reliance on geothermal and hydro for most energy needs. While 100% dependent on oil imports, this is predominantly for transportation, and the country maintains a robust 120 days of gasoline reserves. The significant global oil supply disruption and high Brent crude prices will still translate to elevated gasoline costs ($1.88/L) for consumers. However, Iceland's strong energy independence in other sectors and ample reserves provide considerable resilience, suggesting a stable energy outlook for the coming weeks despite ongoing global volatility.

$1.88
Gasoline /L
+27.0% vs pre-war
120d
Reserves
17 weeks
+5.5%
Food Inflation
Risk: low
100%
Oil Imported
Hormuz: none

Fuel Prices

USD primary · ISK (ISK) local

Prices shown per litre. Local currency conversion uses live exchange rates.Last updated: Apr 18, 2026

Gasoline
$1.88/L
ISK229/L
+27.0% vs pre-war
Diesel
$1.75/L
ISK214/L
+29.6% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$1.02/L
ISK125/L
Kerosene / Jet A
$1.32/L
ISK161/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $1.48/L · Diesel $1.35/L · Current prices are 27.0% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4ISK170/LISK190/LISK210/LISK238/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
ISK · live rates

Strategic Oil Reserves

120days
17 weeks
4.0 months
Adequate
Source: IEA/EIA
0d30d60d90d180d365d

Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
100%
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
None
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
45%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+28%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+5.5%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
Low
FAO / WFP assessment

News: Iceland

Airplane Fuel Reserves In Iceland Good, Despite AFP Report Suggesting Otherwise - The Reykjavik Grapevine
Airplane Fuel Reserves In Iceland Good, Despite AFP Report Suggesting Otherwise  The Reykjavik Grapevine
Google News·1d ago
Syntholene Energy to build geothermal-powered synthetic fuel facility in Iceland - ThinkGeoEnergy
Syntholene Energy to build geothermal-powered synthetic fuel facility in Iceland  ThinkGeoEnergy
Google News·2d ago
Iceland to Cut Petrol Tax as Costlier Oil Risks Price Outlook - news.bloombergtax.com
Iceland to Cut Petrol Tax as Costlier Oil Risks Price Outlook  news.bloombergtax.com
Google News·7d ago
Iceland cuts fuel VAT to 11% on Iran conflict inflation shock - vatcalc.com
Iceland cuts fuel VAT to 11% on Iran conflict inflation shock  vatcalc.com
Google News·4d ago
What looks like a renewable energy success story in Iceland is now revealing an unexpected problem underground - ecoportal.net
What looks like a renewable energy success story in Iceland is now revealing an unexpected problem underground  ecoportal.net
Google News·24d ago
Iceland announces recipient geothermal projects for ISK 600 million in grants - ThinkGeoEnergy
Iceland announces recipient geothermal projects for ISK 600 million in grants  ThinkGeoEnergy
Google News·28d ago
Government discusses emergency oil reserves - Iceland Monitor
Government discusses emergency oil reserves  Iceland Monitor
Google News·29d ago
Iceland’s Transition to Road Taxes Could Change EV Cost Dynamics—Does Mileage Now Indicate Higher Expenses? - Bitget
Iceland’s Transition to Road Taxes Could Change EV Cost Dynamics—Does Mileage Now Indicate Higher Expenses?  Bitget
Google News·8d ago
Whale Leaps Research and Education Center, Kársnes, Iceland - e-architect
Whale Leaps Research and Education Center, Kársnes, Iceland  e-architect
Google News·8d ago
NORRÖNA gains access to shore power during calls in Iceland - Shippax
NORRÖNA gains access to shore power during calls in Iceland  Shippax
Google News·16d 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 LevelLow Risk
Hormuz Exposurenone
CurrencyISK (ISK)
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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