Malawi Leads Africa in High Petrol Prices for October 2026

In October 2026, Malawi recorded the highest petrol price in Africa, with a litre costing approximately $3.23. This price significantly exceeds that of other countries on the list.

Zimbabwe ranks second, with petrol priced at about $2.05 per litre, while Sierra Leone follows closely in third place at approximately $2.03 per litre. Unlike some countries, Sierra Leone's petrol price remained unchanged from September 2026.

Cape Verde ranks fourth at around $2.00 per litre, and Rwanda occupies the fifth position with petrol costing approximately $1.99 per litre, showing a slight decline from the previous month. The Central African Republic ranks sixth at approximately $1.97 per litre.

High fuel prices across these countries can increase transportation costs, affecting the prices of goods and services for consumers and businesses alike. The rankings also indicate that South Africa and Lesotho entered the top 10, replacing Uganda and Senegal from the previous month.