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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | ZMW / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $1.570 | ZK 31.55 | -1.4% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $1.660 | ZK 33.35 | +4.2% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | N/A | — | |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.026 | ZK 0.522 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.053 | ZK 1.065 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | $1.490 | ZK 29.94 | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | N/A | — |
Gasoline Price in Zambia Today
Zambia drivers part with about ZK 1,262 to fill a 40-litre tank at present. Someone earning the local average works 107 minutes for one litre, 71.3 hours for the tank.
Diesel Price in Zambia
Diesel in Zambia is priced at ZK 33.35/L — 5.7% above the gasoline rate. Regionally, diesel sits 1.4% above petrol across 28 Africa markets — making this gap wider than usual.
How Zambia Compares Globally
Drivers in Zambia pay ZK 31.55/L per litre ($1.570), 1.4% below the global figure of $1.593. That places Zambia 67th from the top among 133 tracked countries, and 13th dearest of the 28 in Africa. That is 11.8% above the Africa average. The nearest cheaper market in the region is Ivory Coast at 1.3% less; the nearest dearer is Morocco at 1.3% more.
Historical Price Trend
Gasoline in Zambia has risen 9.7% over the past 3 months, from $1.440 to $1.580 per litre. In 42 weeks of data the price has travelled between $1.290 and $1.590, topping out 12 October 2026. Diesel rose 7.7% over the same window. That is a 23.3% gap between the 5 October trough and the 12 October peak. Since the 2026 series began the price has ended up 10.4% higher. On the same timeline home electricity fell 10.3%, reaching ZK 0.522 per kWh.
As of 2026-10-23, the retail price of gasoline in Zambia is $1.570 per liter, and diesel costs $1.660 per liter. Zambia’s gasoline price is 1.4% below the global average of $1.593 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.026 per kWh.
As a landlocked country, Zambia 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 $155 USD, a worker in Zambia needs approximately 107 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 891.4% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.
Across Africa, 28 markets are covered: Libya is lowest at $0.023, Malawi highest at $3.230, 13,943.5% apart.
Weekly updates draw on official state energy agencies alongside vetted international data sources. Local currency amounts (ZMW / ZK) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $113.53 /bbl | $0.834 /L | $1.570 | +88.2% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $99.84 /bbl | $0.748 /L | $1.570 | +109.9% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.76 /MMBtu | $0.123 /m³ | no data | — |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $60.68 /share | indirect | $0.026 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $34.09 /share | indirect | $0.026 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +9.7% | +20.8% |
214%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +10.4% | +20.8% |
200%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | -8.8% | — | — |