Published: Mar 08, 2026, 07:00 IST | Updated: Mar 08, 2026, 07:00 IST
Amid rising geopolitical tensions and fears of supply disruptions, countries are relying on their strategic oil reserves to secure energy supplies. Oil stockpile cover refers to the number of days a country can meet its oil demand using stored reserves if imports are disrupted.
Here are the top five countries by oil stockpile cover:
Japan: 200–254 days
South Korea: 208 days
United States: 120–125 days
China: 90–130 days
India: 25–45 days
The data highlights the varying levels of energy security among major economies as global oil markets remain sensitive to disruptions in key regions.