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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | ZMW / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $1.350 | ZK 25.59 | -10.9% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $1.440 | ZK 27.29 | -5% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | N/A | — | |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.028 | ZK 0.531 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.057 | ZK 1.080 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | $1.450 | ZK 27.48 | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | N/A | — |
Gasoline Price in Zambia Today
Zambia drivers part with about ZK 1,023 to fill a 40-litre tank at present. Someone earning the local average works 92 minutes for one litre, 61.3 hours for the tank.
Diesel Price in Zambia
Diesel in Zambia is priced at ZK 27.29/L — 6.7% above the gasoline rate. Regionally, diesel sits 1.2% above petrol across 28 Africa markets — making this gap wider than usual.
How Zambia Compares Globally
Drivers in Zambia pay ZK 25.59/L per litre ($1.350), 10.9% below the global figure of $1.516. Among 133 markets covered here Zambia ranks 49th cheapest, and 11th cheapest of 28 across Africa. The nearest cheaper market in the region is Benin at 5.5% less; the nearest dearer is Mauritius at 1.5% more.
Historical Price Trend
Gasoline in Zambia has fallen 6.2% over the past 3 months, from $1.440 to $1.350 per litre. In 34 weeks of data the price has travelled between $1.340 and $1.540, topping out 22 June 2026. Diesel fell 20.4% over the same window. That is a 14.9% gap between the 9 August trough and the 22 June peak. Since the 2026 series began the price has ended up 5.7% lower. On the same timeline home electricity rose 27.3%, reaching ZK 0.531 per kWh.
As of 2026-08-26, the retail price of gasoline in Zambia is $1.350 per liter, and diesel costs $1.440 per liter. Zambia’s gasoline price is 10.9% below the global average of $1.516 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.028 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 92 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 766.5% 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.
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 | $92.63 /bbl | $0.703 /L | $1.350 | +92% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $85.57 /bbl | $0.658 /L | $1.350 | +105.2% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $2.82 /MMBtu | $0.125 /m³ | no data | — |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $77.03 /share | indirect | $0.028 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $45.69 /share | indirect | $0.028 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | +10.6% | -3.6% |
-34%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | +6.5% | -3.6% |
-55%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +1.3% | — | — |