Petrol and diesel prices in Zambia
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Compiled from official government and open-data fuel price publications for Zambia. Every figure on this page is available through our free JSON API.
Current fuel prices in Zambia
- RON 95 26.15 ZMW/L $1.45/L · $5.49/gal -6.6% in 30 days
- RON 98 28.76 ZMW/L $1.60/L · $6.04/gal -6.6% in 30 days
- Diesel 28.11 ZMW/L $1.56/L · $5.90/gal +5.7% in 30 days
How fuel prices have moved in Zambia
| Fuel | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| RON 95 | -6.6% | +0.6% | +13.7% |
| RON 98 | -6.6% | +0.6% | +13.7% |
| Diesel | +5.7% | +13.8% | +28.6% |
Fuel price history for Zambia
The last 24 published updates, in ZMW per litre. We hold 28 readings for Zambia, back to 27 June 2016.
| Date | RON 95 | RON 98 | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.15 | 28.76 | 28.11 | |
| 26.15 | 28.76 | 28.11 | |
| 27.15 | 29.86 | 32.11 | |
| 27.15 | 29.86 | 32.11 | |
| 27.15 | 29.86 | 32.11 | |
| 28.00 | 30.80 | 26.60 | |
| 27.00 | 29.70 | 25.65 | |
| 26.00 | 28.60 | 24.70 | |
| 25.00 | 27.50 | 23.75 | |
| 24.00 | 26.40 | 22.80 | |
| 23.00 | 25.30 | 21.85 | |
| 22.00 | 24.20 | 20.90 | |
| 21.00 | 23.10 | 19.95 | |
| 23.00 | 25.30 | 21.85 | |
| 22.00 | 24.20 | 20.90 | |
| 21.00 | 23.10 | 19.95 | |
| 20.00 | 22.00 | 19.00 | |
| 19.00 | 20.90 | 18.05 | |
| 18.00 | 19.80 | 17.10 | |
| 17.00 | 18.70 | 16.15 | |
| 45.00 | 49.50 | 42.75 | |
| 15.00 | 16.50 | 14.25 | |
| 13.00 | 14.30 | 12.35 | |
| 15.00 | 16.50 | 14.25 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is petrol in Zambia today?
As of 6 July 2026, RON 95 petrol in Zambia costs 26.15 ZMW per litre — about $1.45 per litre, or $5.49 per US gallon.
What is the RON 95 price in Zambia?
RON 95 costs 26.15 ZMW per litre in Zambia as of 6 July 2026.
Is diesel cheaper than petrol in Zambia?
Petrol is cheaper. As of 6 July 2026, diesel costs 28.11 ZMW per litre and petrol 26.15 ZMW per litre — a difference of 1.96 ZMW (7.0% less than diesel).
Have fuel prices gone up in Zambia?
Petrol in Zambia has fallen 6.6% in the past 30 days, from 28.00 to 26.15 ZMW per litre.
When were these Zambia fuel prices last updated?
These prices were last updated on 6 July 2026. Zambia typically publishes new fuel prices about every 7 days.
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