This month, unlike last month when diesel prices in Africa were erratic, they appear to be steady across the continent.
Although this situation might seem favorable at first glance, it remains crucial to recognize that several African nations will continue to face the repercussions of inflation unless diesel prices decrease for them. This is because even with stable diesel prices, these countries still have among the globe’s most expensive diesel rates.
Expensive diesel prices, coupled with inadequate energy infrastructure and an absence of domestic oil resources, mean that various nations across the continent face internal issues which inflate the cost of living.
In history, high diesel prices have put considerable strain on African economies, especially those depending greatly on diesel for transport and industrial operations.
In countries like the Central African Republic, diesel costs have skyrocketed to more than $2 per litre, ranking as the third highest globally, largely due to their significant dependence on imported fuels and various logistical hurdles.
Likewise, Zimbabwe grapples with diesel prices at $1.550 per liter, compounded by currency volatility and elevated import tariffs.
Higher costs of diesel fuel have increased operating expenses for companies, notably those in manufacturing, transportation, and farming sectors.
Consequently, companies might transfer these increased expenses to consumers, leading to inflationary pressure and reduced purchasing power for families.
Given this information, these are the African nations with the most expensive diesel prices as of March 2025, based on data from GlobalPetrolPrices , which was last updated with its data on the 17th of this month.
Similar to the preceding month, the worldwide average cost of diesel continues to stand at 1.20 U.S. Dollars per liter.
Compared to the Top 10 ranking for February Diesel prices rose slightly in CAR, Seychelles, Cameroon, and Burundi.
Although diesel prices decreased in Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Guinea, and Uganda,
The diesel price in Sierra Leone has stayed unchanged.
Top 10 African Countries with the Highest Diesel Prices as of March 2025
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