Norway's Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre, is contemplating raising the emergency fuel reserves in Norway amid geopolitical concerns, particularly in light of the continuing instability in the Middle East. Currently, Norway is required to maintain a reserve sufficient for 20 days of consumption, which is significantly lower than the 90-day requirement in neighboring Sweden and Finland. This difference has raised questions regarding Norway's preparedness for potential crises that might disrupt fuel supplies.

In a recent statement, Støre emphasized that the supply situation for fuel in Norway remains stable despite the ongoing situation in the Middle East; however, he acknowledged the importance of monitoring these developments closely in collaboration with the business community. The government is also reviewing recommendations from a report by the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI), which highlights notable vulnerabilities in Norway’s emergency readiness concerning fuel and food supplies in warfare scenarios.

The FFI report indicates that Norway’s preparedness has glaring deficiencies, particularly in the context of a potential war, where the existing regulation falls short compared to the standards set by other countries in the region. While Norway currently meets its obligations to the International Energy Agency (IEA) due to its status as a significant fuel supplier to EU countries, the government is under pressure to reassess its emergency logistics to ensure better resilience in times of crisis.