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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | BOB / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $0.600 | Bs 6.917 | -60.4% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $0.850 | Bs 9.800 | -43.9% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | N/A | — | |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.073 | Bs 0.842 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.096 | Bs 1.107 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | $0.490 | Bs 5.649 | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $0.490 | Bs 5.649 |
Gasoline Price in Bolivia Today
At current prices, 40 litres in Bolivia runs to about Bs 277. On the average local wage that is 17 minutes of work per litre, or 11.1 hours for a full tank.
Diesel Price in Bolivia
Diesel in Bolivia is priced at Bs 9.800/L — 41.7% above the gasoline rate. The Americas norm from 24 markets is diesel 4.8% below gasoline, so wider here.
How Bolivia Compares Globally
At Bs 6.917/L — $0.600 a litre — petrol in Bolivia runs 60.4% below the worldwide mean of $1.516. On the global table of 133 countries Bolivia sits 10th cheapest; inside Americas it is 2nd of 24. Set against the Americas average the difference is 54.9% below. Venezuela is the closest cheaper neighbour (1,614.3% less) and Ecuador the closest dearer one (43.3% more).
Historical Price Trend
Over the last 3 months petrol in Bolivia eased 40.6%, moving $1.010 to $0.600 a litre. Records covering 34 weeks put the floor at $0.570 and the ceiling at $1.010, the latter on 2 May 2026. Over the identical months diesel fell 40.1%. Measured low to high, 9 August against 2 May, the swing is 77.2%. Measured from the first reading of 2026 the pump price is 40.5% lower. Home electricity was steady on the same timeline, around Bs 0.842 per kWh.
As of 2026-08-26, the retail price of gasoline in Bolivia is $0.600 per liter, and diesel costs $0.850 per liter. Bolivia’s gasoline price is 60.4% below the global average of $1.516 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.073 per kWh.
Bolivia is an oil-producing country where the government subsidizes fuel prices, keeping retail costs well below international market levels. Domestic energy policy prioritizes affordability, directly reflected in pump prices.
Based on an average monthly wage of $380 USD, a worker in Bolivia needs approximately 17 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 138.9% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
Across Americas, 24 markets are covered: Venezuela is lowest at $0.035, Uruguay highest at $2.210, 6,214.3% apart.
Weekly updates draw on official state energy agencies alongside vetted international data sources. Local currency amounts (BOB / Bs) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $92.63 /bbl | $0.703 /L | $0.600 | -14.7% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $85.57 /bbl | $0.658 /L | $0.600 | -8.8% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.82 /MMBtu | $0.125 /m³ | no data | — |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $77.03 /share | indirect | $0.073 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $45.69 /share | indirect | $0.073 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +10.6% | -1.6% |
-15%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +6.5% | -1.6% |
-25%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +1.3% | — | — |