Analysis
In-depth analysis of UK fuel reserves, supply security, and energy market developments.
The Anatomy of a System Shock: What a Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Closure Means for the UK
The UK could exhaust its gasoil stocks in around nine months without Middle East supply. A Hormuz crisis is not just an oil-price story — it is a systems shock that hits diesel, freight, fertiliser, food inflation and political stability.
Read more →UK Diesel Reserves: What 23 Days Actually Means
The UK holds around 23 days of diesel supply. The IEA benchmark is 90. We explain what that gap means in practice — and why it doesn't mean the pumps will run dry next month.
Read more →Diesel Pricing and Scarcity: The Real Impact on UK Haulage and Food & Goods Distribution in 2026
A briefing report on the structural risks facing UK freight, food distribution, and business resilience as diesel prices remain elevated and reserve cover stays thin. Covers haulage cost escalation, food supply vulnerability, scenario analysis, and practical mitigation strategies.
Read more →UN / OCHA Situation Reports
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