economy
April 17, 2026
Malawi fuel prices highest in Africa and rank second globally after Hong Kong
Malawi leads Africa in fuel prices and ranks second globally after Hong Kong as the Middle East conflict disrupts global fuel supplies
TL;DR
- Malawi records the highest gasoline prices in Africa ($3.84/liter) and second highest globally.
- Malawi also leads Africa in diesel prices ($3.85/liter), ranking second globally.
- Other African nations with high fuel prices include Zimbabwe, Central African Republic, Sierra Leone, Morocco, Senegal, Rwanda, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Cameroon.
- Libya has the lowest fuel prices in Africa ($0.024/liter), followed by Algeria and Angola.
- Supply disruptions linked to the war on Iran have increased oil prices and affected global supply chains.
- A joint report warns of potential trade shocks and a cost-of-living crisis in Africa due to rising fuel and food prices.
- South Africa has temporarily cut fuel levies to reduce the impact of rising global energy prices.
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