Top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices in February 2025

Diesel prices in several African countries have been subject to both domestic and foreign market forces, resulting in price changes throughout the past month.

Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices in February 2025.
This list is courtesy of data from GlobalPetrolPrices.
Libya ranks number on the list.

The lower cost of doing business is one of the primary advantages of low diesel prices in several African countries.

Due to unreliable energy supply, many big firms in Africa rely on diesel-powered generators, making this energy option an essential component of the continent’s economy.

Because it lowers operating costs and fosters economic stability, low diesel prices give companies a lifeline.

Affordably priced diesel keeps production and transportation costs down in industries including manufacturing, logistics, and agriculture, enabling companies to retain competitive pricing while maintaining profit margins.

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Low diesel prices also result in substantial savings for sectors reliant on large machinery and transportation fleets, allowing businesses to reinvest in growth, innovation, and employment creation.

In general, low diesel costs serve to moderate inflation in some African nations, particularly those that have yet to adopt alternative energy sources.

With lower diesel prices, the price of transporting commodities, especially essentials like food and medical supplies, remains low, ensuring that customers are not burdened by increased living costs.

With that said, here are the African countries with the lowest diesel prices in February 2025, as per data from GlobalPetrolPrices, which was last updated on the 10th of February, 2025.

The Global average diesel price currently stands at 1.19 U.S. Dollar per liter.

Compared to the top 10 list for last month, diesel prices for Libya, Liberia, and Nigeria increased.

In contrast, prices for Tunisia, and Gabon saw a slight reduction. While diesel prices for Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia, remained the same.