Petrol and diesel prices in Nicaragua
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Compiled from official government and open-data fuel price publications for Nicaragua. Every figure on this page is available through our free JSON API.
Current fuel prices in Nicaragua
- RON 95 49.00 NIO/L $1.33/L · $5.04/gal 0.0% in 30 days
- RON 98 53.90 NIO/L $1.46/L · $5.54/gal +2.7% in 30 days
- Diesel 43.22 NIO/L $1.17/L · $4.45/gal -9.0% in 30 days
Subsidised market. Nicaragua subsidises diesel, premium, regular, so pump prices here are set by government policy rather than the market.
How fuel prices have moved in Nicaragua
| Fuel | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON 95 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| RON 98 | +2.7% | +2.7% | +2.7% |
| Diesel | -9.0% | -9.0% | -9.0% |
Fuel price history for Nicaragua
The last 24 published updates, in NIO per litre. We hold 26 readings for Nicaragua, back to 27 June 2016.
| Date | RON 95 | RON 98 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49.00 | 53.90 | 43.22 | |
| 49.00 | 53.90 | 43.22 | |
| 49.00 | 53.90 | 43.22 | |
| 49.00 | 53.90 | 43.22 | |
| 49.00 | 53.90 | 43.22 | |
| 49.00 | 52.50 | 47.50 | |
| 49.00 | 52.50 | 47.50 | |
| 49.00 | 52.50 | 47.50 | |
| 49.00 | 52.50 | 47.50 | |
| 49.00 | 52.50 | 47.50 | |
| 49.00 | 52.50 | 47.50 | |
| 47.50 | 51.00 | 45.80 | |
| 45.00 | 48.50 | 43.50 | |
| 44.00 | 47.50 | 42.50 | |
| 43.50 | 47.00 | 42.00 | |
| 43.00 | 46.50 | 41.50 | |
| 45.00 | 48.50 | 44.00 | |
| 35.50 | 39.00 | 34.00 | |
| 30.50 | 34.00 | 29.00 | |
| 23.87 | 27.37 | 22.50 | |
| 33.00 | 36.50 | 31.50 | |
| 32.00 | 35.50 | 30.50 | |
| 36.00 | 39.50 | 34.50 | |
| 31.50 | 35.00 | 30.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is petrol in Nicaragua today?
As of 6 July 2026, RON 95 petrol in Nicaragua costs 49.00 NIO per litre — about $1.33 per litre, or $5.04 per US gallon.
What is the RON 95 price in Nicaragua?
RON 95 costs 49.00 NIO per litre in Nicaragua as of 6 July 2026.
Is diesel cheaper than petrol in Nicaragua?
Diesel is cheaper. As of 6 July 2026, diesel costs 43.22 NIO per litre and petrol 49.00 NIO per litre — a difference of 5.78 NIO (11.8% less than petrol).
Have fuel prices gone up in Nicaragua?
Petrol in Nicaragua has held steady over the past month, at 49.00 NIO per litre.
Are fuel prices in Nicaragua subsidised?
Yes. Nicaragua subsidises diesel, premium, regular, so the pump price does not reflect the market rate.
When were these Nicaragua fuel prices last updated?
These prices were last updated on 6 July 2026. Nicaragua typically publishes new fuel prices about every 7 days.
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