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

Middle East
Stable
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Saudi Arabia

Stable
AI Analysis · Updated daily

Saudi Arabia, as the world's largest oil exporter, faces very low direct vulnerability to the ongoing Iran conflict, largely due to its significant production capacity and alternative export routes. The kingdom is currently benefiting from the surge in global oil prices, maintaining exceptionally low domestic gasoline prices at $0.48/L and robust strategic reserves for over 730 days. Its zero oil import dependency and non-reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for exports provide strong resilience. The outlook for Saudi Arabia is stable, as it continues to capitalize on the tight global oil market conditions in the near term.

$0.48
Gasoline /L
+14.3% vs pre-war
730d
Reserves
104 weeks
+3.2%
Food Inflation
Risk: none
N/A
Oil Imported
Hormuz: none

Fuel Prices

USD primary · SAR (﷼) local

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

Gasoline
$0.48/L
﷼1.80/L
+14.3% vs pre-war
Diesel
$0.42/L
﷼1.57/L
+20.0% vs pre-war
LPG / Autogas
$0.28/L
﷼1.05/L
Kerosene / Jet A
$0.38/L
﷼1.43/L
Pre-war baseline (Feb 2026): Gasoline $0.42/L · Diesel $0.35/L · Current prices are 14.3% above pre-war levels

3-Month Price History

Feb 21Mar 14Apr 4﷼1.480/L﷼1.630/L﷼1.900/LPre-war⚔ War
Pre-war baseline
Iran war starts (Feb 2026)
SAR · live rates

Strategic Oil Reserves

730days
104 weeks
24.3 months
Strong
Source: IEA/EIA
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Energy Dependency Profile

Oil Import Dependency
N/A
of total oil consumption
Hormuz Exposure
None
Strait of Hormuz risk
Food Import Dependency
25%
of food supply imported

Fertilizer & Food Security

Fertilizer Cost Change
+5%
vs pre-war (Feb 2026)
Food Inflation (YoY)
+3.2%
year-on-year CPI food
Food Security Risk
None
FAO / WFP assessment

News: Saudi Arabia

OPEC+ holds emergency meeting as oil market volatility spikes
OPEC+ members convened an emergency virtual meeting to discuss production policy amid unprecedented market volatility. Saudi Arabia and UAE reportedly pushing for output increase to calm prices.
OilPrice.com·3d ago
Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7 million bpd after attacks - Reuters
Saudi Arabia restores full capacity on East-West oil pipeline to 7 million bpd after attacks  Reuters
Google News·5d ago
Trump claims US oil production now surpasses Russia and Saudi Arabia combined - Yahoo
Trump claims US oil production now surpasses Russia and Saudi Arabia combined  Yahoo
Google News·7h ago
Iran attacks on crucial Saudi pipeline and production facilities slash kingdom's oil output - CNBC
Iran attacks on crucial Saudi pipeline and production facilities slash kingdom's oil output  CNBC
Google News·8d ago
$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds - The Guardian
$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds  The Guardian
Google News·2d ago
Hydrogen and Water in the Gulf Energy Transition: Competing or Complementary Needs? - ORF Middle East
Hydrogen and Water in the Gulf Energy Transition: Competing or Complementary Needs?  ORF Middle East
Google News·11h ago
Saudi Arabia Solar Energy Market: Renewable Expansion, Mega Projects & Investment Trends Outlook - vocal.media
Saudi Arabia Solar Energy Market: Renewable Expansion, Mega Projects & Investment Trends Outlook  vocal.media
Google News·21h ago
Palm Oil in Saudi Arabia Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity - The Observatory of Economic Complexity
Palm Oil in Saudi Arabia Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity  The Observatory of Economic Complexity
Google News·6d ago
Report: Saudi Arabia Pushes U.S. to Lift Blockade on Iranian Traffic - The Maritime Executive
Report: Saudi Arabia Pushes U.S. to Lift Blockade on Iranian Traffic  The Maritime Executive
Google News·3d ago
TotalEnergies reports damage at SATORP refinery after attacks - Inspenet
TotalEnergies reports damage at SATORP refinery after attacks  Inspenet
Google News·12h ago

Government Response

No measures

Last updated: April 2026

  • Aramco production raised to 10.5 mb/d to capitalise on high prices
  • OPEC+ emergency meeting called to coordinate supply response
  • Sovereign Wealth Fund (PIF) deploying capital into energy infrastructure
  • Domestic fuel prices held stable via government subsidy
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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 LevelStable
Hormuz Exposurenone
CurrencySAR (﷼)
RegionMiddle East
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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