The Central African Republic has the highest fuel price in Africa at $1.718 per litre, followed by Senegal at $1.546 per litre, and Zimbabwe at $1.480 per litre.
- Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest fuel prices at the start of 2025.
- This list is courtesy of GlobalPetrolPrices.com.
- Central African Republic has the highest fuel price in Africa at $1.718 per litre.
Around the world, the average price of gasoline is about $1.23 per litre, but the numbers can vary wildly depending on where you are.
Global energy markets are no strangers to fluctuations, driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and shifting policies. Events like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and OPEC+ production cuts have added layers of volatility to crude oil prices.
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Countries reliant on imports often bear the brunt of these changes, but the situation becomes even more disturbing when oil-producing countries struggle to provide affordable fuel to their citizens.
Fuel prices are also shaped by other factors, including crude oil prices, refining capacity, transportation costs, taxes, and government subsidies.
In Africa, these dynamics have far-reaching consequences. High fuel prices are a significant driver of inflation, particularly across the continent. As transportation costs rise, the prices of goods and services—such as food and basic amenities—also increase.
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Many families allocate a substantial portion of their income to fuel expenses, leaving little for other necessities. The strain is especially evident in countries with some of the highest fuel prices in the region.
According to GlobalPetrolPrices.com, the Central African Republic has the highest fuel price in Africa at $1.718 per litre, followed by Senegal at $1.546 per litre, and Zimbabwe at $1.480 per litre.
Below are the top 10 African countries with the highest fuel prices at the start of 2025:
| Rank | Country | Fuel price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Afr. Rep | $1.718 |
| 2 | Senegal | $1.546 |
| 3 | Zimbabwe | $1.480 |
| 4 | Malawi | $1.459 |
| 5 | Seychelles | $1.401 |
| 6 | Sierra Leone | $1.387 |
| 7 | Guinea | $1.386 |
| 8 | Burundi | $1.368 |
| 9 | Ivory Coast | $1.366 |
| 10 | Kenya | $1.351 |
