Fuel Crisis Responses: From Subsidies to Rationing

By Tristan Gaudiaut – Statista

Following the escalation of the Iran conflict in early 2026, disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz triggered a global fuel crisis, pushing prices higher and straining supply chains worldwide. Governments worldwide have responded with a wide range of emergency measures aimed at shielding consumers and securing domestic supply, ranging from financial support to rationing as the fuel crisis deepens.