West Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Burkina Faso

Check the dated petrol, diesel, and LPG snapshot for Burkina Faso in XOF. Use this page to plan generator spend, compare Burkina Faso with other African countries, and sanity-check transport or household fuel budgets.

Dataset row dated Mar 1, 2026 · Not a current station quote · Verify locally before purchase.

Third-party snapshot, not an officially verified price. Separate observation dates for each fuel, including LPG, are not supplied. View the source dataset.

Generator cost estimate in Burkina Faso

A 5 KVA petrol generator running 8 hours per day for 26 days per month uses about 312 litres monthly in this simple planning model.

Monthly estimateXOF 202,800

$333.84 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisXOF 650/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Burkina Faso fuel prices

AfroFuel shows Burkina Faso prices in local currency first because households, drivers, shops, and procurement teams usually pay locally. The USD values are secondary comparison figures for checking Burkina Faso against the wider African table.

In this snapshot, Burkina Faso petrol is 14% below the West Africa average. Prices may still differ between Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

This snapshot is dated Mar 1, 2026 and does not establish today’s pump price. Prices may vary by city, station, supplier, and timing. Use this as a planning estimate and verify locally before buying fuel or quoting transport.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Burkina Faso?

The AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 1, 2026 records petrol in Burkina Faso at XOF 650/L, with a USD comparison of $1.07/L. Prices can vary between Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Burkina Faso?

Diesel is shown at XOF 625/L in the AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 1, 2026. Use the USD comparison of $1.03/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Burkina Faso?

LPG is listed at XOF 800/kg in the snapshot. AfroFuel displays LPG per kilogram so households and small businesses can compare cylinder refill costs more easily.

How much does a 5 KVA generator cost to run in Burkina Faso?

Using a simple 5 KVA estimate of 1.5 litres per hour for 8 hours per day and 26 days per month, monthly petrol spend is about XOF 202,800, or $333.84 for comparison.

When were these Burkina Faso fuel prices updated?

This country page uses an AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 1, 2026. Treat it as a planning estimate and verify the local pump, depot, or supplier price before buying fuel or quoting transport.

Can I compare Burkina Faso with another African country?

Open the related country snapshots below to compare their recorded prices with Burkina Faso. Check each snapshot date and unit before comparing; these are not current station quotes.