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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | MWK / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $3.240 | MK 5,638 | +113.7% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $3.380 | MK 5,882 | +123% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | N/A | — | |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.087 | MK 151 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.169 | MK 294 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | $2.530 | MK 4,403 | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | N/A | — |
Gasoline Price in Malawi Today
Today a full 40-litre tank in Malawi costs in the region of MK 225,535.
Diesel Price in Malawi
Diesel sells for MK 5,882/L in Malawi, 4.3% above gasoline. Typical for Africa is a 1.2% above-petrol diesel price across 28 markets; this one is wider.
How Malawi Compares Globally
Petrol costs MK 5,638/L in Malawi, equal to $3.240 a litre and 113.7% above the $1.516 world average. Malawi comes in 2nd most expensive worldwide out of 133, and 1st of 28 within Africa. Set against the Africa average the difference is 140.2% above. Rwanda is the closest cheaper neighbour, 62.8% lower.
Historical Price Trend
Pump prices in Malawi are down 15.4% since 3 months ago, when petrol cost $3.830 against today's $3.240. Across 34 weekly readings the price has ranged from $3.230 to $3.840, peaking on 31 May 2026. Diesel tracked alongside, fell 12.0%. That is a 18.9% gap between the 28 June trough and the 31 May peak. Measured from the first reading of 2026 the pump price is 15.4% lower. Residential power barely shifted, remaining close to MK 151 per kWh.
As of 2026-08-26, the retail price of gasoline in Malawi is $3.240 per liter, and diesel costs $3.380 per liter. Malawi’s gasoline price is 113.7% above the global average of $1.516 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.087 per kWh.
As a landlocked country, Malawi 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.
Africa spans 13,400.0% between its cheapest market, Libya at $0.024, and its dearest, Malawi at $3.240, over 28 countries.
Weekly updates draw on official state energy agencies alongside vetted international data sources. Local currency amounts (MWK / MK) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $92.63 /bbl | $0.703 /L | $3.240 | +360.9% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $85.57 /bbl | $0.658 /L | $3.240 | +392.4% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.82 /MMBtu | $0.125 /m³ | no data | — |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $77.03 /share | indirect | $0.087 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $45.69 /share | indirect | $0.087 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +10.6% | +0% |
0%
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| 🛢 WTI Crude | +6.5% | +0% |
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| 🔥 Natural Gas | +1.3% | — | — |