The Interactive data tool on Middle East energy reliance is an online platform designed to monitor the impacts of regional conflict on global energy markets. It provides real-time and historical visualisations of energy trade flows and policy reactions to supply chain disruptions. Finance professionals can use this resource to assess market volatility and geopolitical risks affecting energy-related assets and commodities.

Organisation behind the tool

The tool is developed and maintained by the International Energy Agency (IEA), an autonomous intergovernmental organisation that provides data, analysis, and policy recommendations for the global energy sector.

What the tool does

The tool enables users to monitor and analyse the following:

• Shifts in traffic flows for oil, gas, and other essential commodities following regional disruptions.
• A policy tracker that monitors government measures taken to conserve energy and support consumers.
• Visualisations of shipping disruptions in the Middle East and their impact on global supply chains.
• Data on international energy reliance and changes in trade routes.

Target audience

The primary audience includes energy market analysts, policymakers, institutional investors, and researchers focused on global energy security and trade logistics.

Relevance to finance professionals

This resource is applicable to finance professionals in several key areas:

• Risk assessment – evaluating exposure to geopolitical hazards and potential disruptions in energy supply chains.
• ESG analysis – monitoring how governments implement energy conservation measures and transition policies during crises.
• Market/commodity insights – gaining data-driven perspectives on oil and gas price volatility and shipping route viability.
• Investment context – understanding long-term shifts in global energy trade and regional dependencies.