Petrol prices in Africa vary significantly, with some countries recording substantially lower pump prices than others. According to GlobalPetrolPrices, a global oil price tracker, Libya had the cheapest petrol price in Africa as of September 21, 2026. The data, which tracks the price of Octane-95 gasoline, showed that oil-producing countries dominated the list of African countries with the cheapest petrol prices.
Libya, an oil-producing country with the largest proven reserves on the continent, recorded the cheapest petrol price in Africa at N32 per litre. The country's crude oil sales make up more than 90% of government revenue and drive most of the national economy. Libya pumps about 1.3 to 1.4 million barrels per day.
Angola ranked second, with a petrol price of N433 per litre. The country is one of the biggest oil-producing countries in Africa and consistently vies with Libya and Nigeria for the top spots in continental crude production. Angola's modern oil sector is defined by dramatic geopolitical shifts, massive offshore engineering, and an aggressive push to keep production steady despite aging fields.
Algeria occupied the third position, with petrol selling at N465 per litre. The country is a vital energy lifeline for Southern Europe and has massive natural gas reserves. Egypt ranked fourth on the list, recording a petrol price of N615 per litre. The country is the largest non-OPEC oil producer in Africa, with crude oil production sitting at approximately 520,000 to 540,000 barrels per day.
Sudan followed with a petrol price of N926 per litre. Although an oil-producing country, Sudan's oil industry is closely tied to its neighbor, South Sudan. The retail price of gasoline in Sudan averages around $0.70 per litre, which is roughly 56% below the global average. However, reports say it is actually very expensive for local citizens.
Tunisia recorded a petrol price of N1,134 per litre, placing the country sixth among African countries with the cheapest fuel. The country does not possess vast hydrocarbon reserves, meaning it must buy petroleum from abroad to satisfy domestic demand. Niger ranked seventh, with petrol selling at N1,155 per litre. As an oil-producing country and Africa's newest oil exporter, Niger has undergone a massive energy transformation.
Nigeria, one of the 'Big Four' oil producers in Africa, ranked eighth on the list, with petrol at an average of N1,331.50 per litre. The reported Nigeria's local petrol price at N1,331.50 per litre on September 21, 2026. The figure was 12% higher than the price recorded one month earlier and 55.3% higher than a year earlier.
Key points
- Oil-producing countries dominate the list of African countries with the cheapest petrol prices.
- Libya has the cheapest petrol price in Africa at N32 per litre.
- The differences in prices across countries are due to various taxes and subsidies for gasoline.
