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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | ETB / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $1.039 | Br 169 | -34.8% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $1.120 | Br 182 | -29.7% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | N/A | — | |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.007 | Br 1.138 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.017 | Br 2.763 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | $1.990 | Br 323 | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | N/A | — |
Gasoline Price in Ethiopia Today
Filling a 40-litre tank in Ethiopia costs about Br 6,756 at today's pump price. That equates to 129 minutes of average-wage labour per litre and 86.1 hours for 40 litres.
Diesel Price in Ethiopia
Diesel runs 7.8% above petrol in Ethiopia, at Br 182/L. Set beside 28 other Africa markets, where diesel averages 1.4% above petrol, the local gap is wider.
How Ethiopia Compares Globally
A litre of petrol in Ethiopia is Br 169/L ($1.039), placing it 34.8% below the world average of $1.593. On the global table of 133 countries Ethiopia sits 23rd cheapest; inside Africa it is 7th of 28. Versus the regional average for Africa: 26.0% below. Bracketing it are Nigeria, 2.9% cheaper, and Sudan, 9.7% more expensive.
Historical Price Trend
Gasoline in Ethiopia has fallen 1.2% over the past 3 months, from $1.053 to $1.040 per litre. Across 42 weekly readings the price has ranged from $0.905 to $1.073, peaking on 24 May 2026. Diesel fell 1.3% over the same window. That is a 18.6% gap between the 12 January trough and the 24 May peak. Against where 2026 opened, petrol now sits 14.9% higher. Over the identical period residential power rose 16.7% to Br 1.138 per kWh.
As of 2026-10-23, the retail price of gasoline in Ethiopia is $1.039 per liter, and diesel costs $1.120 per liter. Ethiopia’s gasoline price is 34.8% below the global average of $1.593 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.007 per kWh.
As a landlocked country, Ethiopia must transport all imported fuel overland from distant ports, adding logistics costs compared to nations with direct sea access. These distribution expenses are a contributing factor to local fuel prices.
Based on an average monthly wage of $85 USD, a worker in Ethiopia needs approximately 129 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 1,075.7% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
Among the 28 Africa countries here, Libya posts the lowest price at $0.023 and Malawi the highest at $3.230 — 13,943.5% between them.
The numbers come from government energy agencies and verified international providers, and are revised weekly. Local currency amounts (ETB / Br) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $113.53 /bbl | $0.834 /L | $1.039 | +24.6% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $99.84 /bbl | $0.748 /L | $1.039 | +38.9% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.76 /MMBtu | $0.123 /m³ | no data | — |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $60.68 /share | indirect | $0.007 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $34.09 /share | indirect | $0.007 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +9.7% | +0.3% |
3%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +10.4% | +0.3% |
3%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | -8.8% | — | — |