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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | MWK / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $3.230 | MK 5,621 | +102.8% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $3.370 | MK 5,865 | +111.6% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | N/A | — | |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.087 | MK 151 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.168 | MK 292 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | $2.520 | MK 4,385 | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | N/A | — |
Gasoline Price in Malawi Today
Today a full 40-litre tank in Malawi costs in the region of MK 224,841.
Diesel Price in Malawi
Diesel sells for MK 5,865/L in Malawi, 4.3% above gasoline. Typical for Africa is a 1.4% above-petrol diesel price across 28 markets; this one is wider.
How Malawi Compares Globally
Petrol costs MK 5,621/L in Malawi, equal to $3.230 a litre and 102.8% above the $1.593 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 130.0% above. Zimbabwe is the closest cheaper neighbour, 57.6% lower.
Historical Price Trend
Gasoline in Malawi has barely moved for 3 months, holding near $3.230 per litre. Across 42 weekly readings the price has ranged from $3.230 to $3.840, peaking on 31 May 2026. Diesel tracked alongside, fell 7.2%. 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 15.7% lower. Residential power barely shifted, remaining close to MK 151 per kWh.
As of 2026-10-23, the retail price of gasoline in Malawi is $3.230 per liter, and diesel costs $3.370 per liter. Malawi’s gasoline price is 102.8% above the global average of $1.593 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 13,943.5% between its cheapest market, Libya at $0.023, and its dearest, Malawi at $3.230, 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 | $113.53 /bbl | $0.834 /L | $3.230 | +287.3% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $99.84 /bbl | $0.748 /L | $3.230 | +331.8% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.76 /MMBtu | $0.123 /m³ | no data | — |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $60.68 /share | indirect | $0.087 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $34.09 /share | indirect | $0.087 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +9.7% | -0.3% |
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| 🛢 WTI Crude | +10.4% | -0.3% |
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| 🔥 Natural Gas | -8.8% | — | — |