Top 10 African countries with the lowest petrol prices in October
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Reported by Emmanuel Azubuike
Tue, 3 Nov 2026, 11:15
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However, despite the surge, data from Global Petrol Prices showed that petrol prices in several African countries remained below the global average of $1.58 per litre, according to figures updated on October 26, 2026. As the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy supply chains, crude oil prices have surged by 13%, putting significant pressure on countries, particularly African nations that still rely heavily on imports of refined petroleum products.
Context & Background
✦Ethiopia — $1.040 per litre Ethiopia is among the African countries where petrol prices remain below the global average.
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13%:As the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy supply chains, crude oil prices have surged by 13%, putting significant pressure on countries, particularly African nations that still rely heavily on imports of refined petroleum products.$1.639:For instance, while Nairametrics reported that Kenya’s average petrol price stood at $1.639 per litre in September, prices increased by 5.86% to $1.735 in October.$1.818:In the Central African Republic, petrol prices rose from $1.818 per litre in September to $1.957 in October.
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦However, despite the surge, data from Global Petrol Prices showed that petrol prices in several African countries remained below the global average of $1.58 per litre, according to figures updated on October 26, 2026.
✦As the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy supply chains, crude oil prices have surged by 13%, putting significant pressure on countries, particularly African nations that still rely heavily on imports of refined petroleum products.
✦Ethiopia — $1.040 per litre Ethiopia is among the African countries where petrol prices remain below the global average.
Key Facts:13%: As the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy supply chains, crude oil prices have surged by 13%, putting significant pressure on countries, particularly African nations that still rely heavily on imports of refined petroleum products.$1.639: For instance, while Nairametrics reported that Kenya’s average petrol price stood at $1.639 per litre in September, prices increased by 5.86% to $1.735 in October.$1.818: In the Central African Republic, petrol prices rose from $1.818 per litre in September to $1.957 in October.2026: However, despite the surge, data from Global Petrol Prices showed that petrol prices in several African countries remained below the global average of $1.58 per litre, according to figures updated on October 26, 2026.
Editorial Excerpt
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy supply chains, crude oil prices have surged by 13%, putting significant pressure on countries, particularly African nations that still rely heavily on imports of refined petroleum products.
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What is the latest development regarding National Bureau of Statistics?
However, despite the surge, data from Global Petrol Prices showed that petrol prices in several African countries remained below the global average of $1.58 per litre, according to figures updated on October 26, 2026.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include National Bureau of Statistics, Naira & Foreign Exchange Policy, Fuel Subsidy & Energy Reforms.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
As the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global energy supply chains, crude oil prices have surged by 13%, putting significant pressure on countries, particularly African nations that still rely heavily on imports of refined petroleum products.
