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Diesel prices remain a key indicator of transport and production costs across Africa, influencing everything from food prices to manufacturing and logistics.
According to data from GlobalPetrolPrices, updated in July 2026, several African countries rank among the world’s most expensive places to buy diesel, largely due to taxes, exchange rate pressures, import dependence and supply chain challenges.
Nigeria missing in list of top 10 African Countries Where Diesel is Most Expensive in July 2026Source: Getty Images
Diesel affects almost every consumer. Unlike petrol, diesel powers, Heavy-duty trucks transporting food and goods, agricultural machinery, mining equipment, commercial buses, backup generators used by businesses.
This means high diesel prices can quickly translate into higher food prices, transport fares, and inflation.
Below are the 10 African countries with the highest diesel prices in July 2026, based on retail pump prices in U.S. dollars per litre.
1. Malawi – $3.630/litre (2nd globally)
Malawi tops the African list and ranks as
