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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | XOF / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $1.748 | CFA 983 | +15.3% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $1.333 | CFA 750 | -12.1% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | $0.460 | CFA 259 | -49.4% |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.193 | CFA 109 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.220 | CFA 124 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | N/A | — | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | $0.724 | CFA 407 |
Gasoline Price in Senegal Today
Today a full 40-litre tank in Senegal costs in the region of CFA 39,316. That equates to 132 minutes of average-wage labour per litre and 87.9 hours for 40 litres. LPG comes in at CFA 259/L — 73.7% below gasoline.
Diesel Price in Senegal
Diesel in Senegal is priced at CFA 750/L — 23.7% below the gasoline rate. Regionally, diesel sits 1.2% above petrol across 28 Africa markets — making this gap wider than usual.
How Senegal Compares Globally
Gasoline in Senegal costs CFA 983/L ($1.748 per litre), which is 15.3% above the global average of $1.516. On the global table of 133 countries Senegal sits 48th dearest; inside Africa it is 6th of 28. Set against the Africa average the difference is 29.6% above. Bracketing it are Kenya, 6.6% cheaper, and Uganda, 0.3% more expensive.
Historical Price Trend
Senegal has seen gasoline gain 7.2% across 3 months — $1.630 then, $1.748 now. Over 34 weekly surveys the low was $1.597 and the high $1.748, reached 23 August 2026. The diesel line rose 10.6% across the same window. A 9.5% distance separates the 28 June bottom from the 23 August top. Measured from the first reading of 2026 the pump price is 6.3% higher. Electricity for households fell 0.5% in parallel, standing at CFA 109 per kWh.
As of 2026-08-26, the retail price of gasoline in Senegal is $1.748 per liter, and diesel costs $1.333 per liter. Senegal’s gasoline price is 15.3% above the global average of $1.516 per liter. LPG/autogas is available at $0.460 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.193 per kWh.
Senegal has domestic oil or gas production, which reduces import dependency and helps moderate retail fuel prices. Prices are also shaped by local refinery capacity, distribution infrastructure, and tax policy.
Based on an average monthly wage of $140 USD, a worker in Senegal needs approximately 132 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 1,098.7% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
Across Africa, 28 markets are covered: Libya is lowest at $0.024, Malawi highest at $3.240, 13,400.0% apart.
Figures are refreshed every week from official national energy agencies and checked international data providers. Local currency amounts (XOF / CFA) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $92.63 /bbl | $0.703 /L | $1.748 | +148.6% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $85.57 /bbl | $0.658 /L | $1.748 | +165.7% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.82 /MMBtu | $0.125 /m³ | no data | — |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $77.03 /share | indirect | $0.193 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $45.69 /share | indirect | $0.193 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +10.6% | +9% |
85%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +6.5% | +9% |
138%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +1.3% | — | — |