Petrol and diesel prices in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Compiled from official government and open-data fuel price publications for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Every figure on this page is available through our free JSON API.
Current fuel prices in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- RON 95 3,082 CDF/L $1.34/L · $5.07/gal +3.1% in 30 days
- RON 98 3,381 CDF/L $1.47/L · $5.57/gal +2.8% in 30 days
- Diesel 2,921 CDF/L $1.27/L · $4.81/gal +2.4% in 30 days
How fuel prices have moved in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
| Fuel | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON 95 | +3.1% | +5.5% | +10.7% |
| RON 98 | +2.8% | +5.0% | +10.5% |
| Diesel | +2.4% | +5.0% | +10.4% |
Fuel price history for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The last 23 published updates, in CDF per litre. We hold 23 readings for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, back to 27 June 2016.
| Date | RON 95 | RON 98 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,082 | 3,381 | 2,921 | |
| 3,036 | 3,335 | 2,875 | |
| 2,990 | 3,289 | 2,852 | |
| 2,921 | 3,220 | 2,783 | |
| 2,875 | 3,174 | 2,737 | |
| 2,829 | 3,105 | 2,691 | |
| 2,783 | 3,059 | 2,645 | |
| 2,737 | 3,013 | 2,599 | |
| 2,829 | 3,105 | 2,691 | |
| 2,783 | 3,059 | 2,645 | |
| 2,737 | 3,013 | 2,599 | |
| 2,622 | 2,875 | 2,484 | |
| 2,530 | 2,783 | 2,415 | |
| 2,484 | 2,737 | 2,369 | |
| 2,392 | 2,622 | 2,277 | |
| 3,980 | 4,371 | 3,773 | |
| 2,185 | 2,415 | 2,070 | |
| 1,932 | 2,116 | 1,840 | |
| 2,185 | 2,415 | 2,070 | |
| 2,093 | 2,300 | 1,978 | |
| 1,978 | 2,185 | 1,886 | |
| 1,886 | 2,070 | 1,794 | |
| 1,679 | 1,840 | 1,587 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is petrol in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today?
As of 1 June 2026, RON 95 petrol in the Democratic Republic of the Congo costs 3,082 CDF per litre — about $1.34 per litre, or $5.07 per US gallon.
What is the RON 95 price in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
RON 95 costs 3,082 CDF per litre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of 1 June 2026.
Is diesel cheaper than petrol in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Diesel is cheaper. As of 1 June 2026, diesel costs 2,921 CDF per litre and petrol 3,082 CDF per litre — a difference of 161.03 CDF (5.2% less than petrol).
Have fuel prices gone up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Petrol in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen 3.1% in the past 30 days, from 2,990 to 3,082 CDF per litre.
When were these the Democratic Republic of the Congo fuel prices last updated?
These prices were last updated on 1 June 2026. The Democratic Republic of the Congo typically publishes new fuel prices about every 31 days.
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