West Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Senegal

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

Updated Apr 13, 2026 · Latest available prices · Verify locally before purchase.

Generator cost estimate in Senegal

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 287,040

$512.62 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisXOF 920/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Senegal fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Senegal petrol is 33% above the West Africa average. Prices may still differ between Dakar, Thies, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Senegal?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Senegal at XOF 920/L, with a USD comparison of $1.64/L. Prices can vary between Dakar, Thies, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Senegal?

Diesel is shown at XOF 680/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.21/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Senegal?

LPG is listed at XOF 545/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 Senegal?

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 287,040, or $512.62 for comparison.

When were these Senegal fuel prices updated?

This country page uses the latest available AfroFuel row updated Apr 13, 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 Senegal with another African country?

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