Southern Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Eswatini

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

Dataset row dated Sep 21, 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 Eswatini

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 estimateSZL 8,102.64

$499.51 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisSZL 25.97/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Eswatini fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Eswatini petrol is 18% above the Southern Africa average. Prices may still differ between Mbabane, Manzini, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

This snapshot is dated Sep 21, 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 Eswatini?

The AfroFuel snapshot dated Sep 21, 2026 records petrol in Eswatini at SZL 25.97/L, with a USD comparison of $1.60/L. Prices can vary between Mbabane, Manzini, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Eswatini?

Diesel is shown at SZL 28.85/L in the AfroFuel snapshot dated Sep 21, 2026. Use the USD comparison of $1.78/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Eswatini?

LPG is listed at SZL 32/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 Eswatini?

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 SZL 8,102.64, or $499.51 for comparison.

When were these Eswatini fuel prices updated?

This country page uses an AfroFuel snapshot dated Sep 21, 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 Eswatini with another African country?

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