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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | BOB / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $0.600 | Bs 7.038 | -62.3% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $1.540 | Bs 18.06 | -3.3% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | N/A | — | |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.073 | Bs 0.856 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.096 | Bs 1.126 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | $0.480 | Bs 5.630 | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $0.490 | Bs 5.747 |
Gasoline Price in Bolivia Today
At current prices, 40 litres in Bolivia runs to about Bs 282. 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 18.06/L — 156.7% above the gasoline rate. The Americas norm from 24 markets is diesel 4.4% above gasoline, so wider here.
How Bolivia Compares Globally
At Bs 7.038/L — $0.600 a litre — petrol in Bolivia runs 62.3% below the worldwide mean of $1.593. On the global table of 133 countries Bolivia sits 11th cheapest; inside Americas it is 2nd of 24. Set against the Americas average the difference is 55.8% below. Venezuela is the closest cheaper neighbour (1,614.3% less) and Ecuador the closest dearer one (40.0% more).
Historical Price Trend
Over the last 3 months petrol in Bolivia eased 11.9%, moving $0.670 to $0.590 a litre. Records covering 42 weeks put the floor at $0.560 and the ceiling at $1.010, the latter on 2 May 2026. Over the identical months diesel rose 62.8%. Measured low to high, 14 September against 2 May, the swing is 80.4%. Measured from the first reading of 2026 the pump price is 41.5% lower. Home electricity was steady on the same timeline, around Bs 0.856 per kWh.
As of 2026-10-23, the retail price of gasoline in Bolivia is $0.600 per liter, and diesel costs $1.540 per liter. Bolivia’s gasoline price is 62.3% below the global average of $1.593 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 $2.250, 6,328.6% 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 | $113.53 /bbl | $0.834 /L | $0.600 | -28.1% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $99.84 /bbl | $0.748 /L | $0.600 | -19.8% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.76 /MMBtu | $0.123 /m³ | no data | — |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $60.68 /share | indirect | $0.073 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $34.09 /share | indirect | $0.073 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +9.7% | -4.8% |
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| 🛢 WTI Crude | +10.4% | -4.8% |
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| 🔥 Natural Gas | -8.8% | — | — |