Despite an EU average of 104.4 days for petrol reserves—well above the 90-day minimum—fuel security remains precarious across member states. Eleven countries fall below the 90-day threshold for petrol, with Romania (47.8 days) and Luxembourg (48.5 days) in particularly dire situations. The diesel picture is more alarming: only Greece (64.9 days), Germany (63.9 days), and Czechia (73.5 days) maintain what could be considered adequate reserves, though all remain below the 90-day standard.

The complete absence of jet fuel reserves (0 days EU-wide) represents a critical vulnerability for aviation and military operations. This coincides with elevated Brent crude prices at $107.16 per barrel, though the recent $5.62 decline suggests some market stabilization after the 27% surge during the current Middle East conflict.

Fuel prices reflect the underlying supply tensions, with petrol averaging €1.682/L and diesel €1.824/L across the EU. The price disparity between countries is significant—Netherlands petrol costs 76% more than Bulgaria's—indicating uneven market access and varying national taxation policies during this supply-constrained period.