2026 Iran Oil Crisis: Global SPR, Deficit & 2-Year Projections

Data since Feb 28, 2026 attacks. Deficit ~7 mbpd peak (now moderating). Sources: IEA/EIA/World Bank (as of May 2026).

1. Strategic Reserves Left (Million Barrels) - Post-March IEA Release

2. Daily Oil Consumption (mbpd) - Top Countries

3. Projected Global Deficit & Brent Oil Price (Next 24 Months)

4. Key Country Metrics & Risk

CountrySPR Left (M bbl)Consumption (mbpd)Est. Days Cover (at full rate)Risk Level
China140016.2~86+Low (buffered)
US41020.5~20 (but net exporter)Low
Japan3903.1~126Medium
India255.3~5-10 (dedicated)High (deep ka-ka)
South Korea1102.5~44Medium-High
Germany1772.1~84Medium
Philippines/Pakistan/etc.MinimalLow but 90%+ ME importsWeeksExtreme

Projections assume tapering deficit (7→2 mbpd) due to demand destruction + partial recovery. Prices rise with sustained gap but moderate long-term. Non-SPR importers (SE Asia, Africa, South Asia) face rationing/shortages first. Copy this HTML to a .html file to view interactively.

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