Top 10 African countries with the cheapest diesel prices in August 2026
Diesel prices vary significantly across African countries, reflecting differences in fuel subsidies, taxation, domestic refining capacity, exchange rates and government pricing policies. The post Top 10 African countries with the cheapest diesel prices in August 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics .
According to Global Petrol Prices data updated on August 17, 2026, the top 10 African countries with the cheapest diesel prices are as follows:
1. Libya - $0.024 per litre
2. Algeria - $0.23 per litre
3. Egypt - $0.41 per litre
4. Tunisia - $0.76 per litre
5. Sudan - $0.656 per litre
6. Angola - $0.458 per litre
7. Gabon - $1.015 per litre
8. Ethiopia - $1.115 per litre
9. Niger - $1.091 per litre
10. Madagascar - $1.13 per litre (MGA 4,860 per litre)
These countries benefit from government price controls, energy subsidies, and significant domestic refining capacity, shielding consumers from global diesel price fluctuations. However, geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions pose long-term challenges for energy markets in the region.
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