East Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Mozambique

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

Updated Mar 8, 2026 · Latest available prices · Verify locally before purchase.

Generator cost estimate in Mozambique

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 estimateMZN 29,796

$468.00 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisMZN 95.5/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Mozambique fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Mozambique petrol is 7% above the East Africa average. Prices may still differ between Maputo, Beira, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Mozambique?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Mozambique at MZN 95.5/L, with a USD comparison of $1.50/L. Prices can vary between Maputo, Beira, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Mozambique?

Diesel is shown at MZN 96.8/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.52/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Mozambique?

LPG is listed at MZN 120/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 Mozambique?

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 MZN 29,796, or $468.00 for comparison.

When were these Mozambique fuel prices updated?

This country page uses the latest available AfroFuel row updated Mar 8, 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 Mozambique with another African country?

Yes. Use the comparison tool to compare Mozambique against nearby East Africa markets or any other country in the AfroFuel table.