Southern Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Zambia

Check the latest available petrol, diesel, and LPG snapshot for Zambia in ZMW. Use this page to plan generator spend, compare Zambia 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 Zambia

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 estimateZMW 9,740.64

$355.68 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisZMW 31.22/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Zambia fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Zambia petrol is 12% below the Southern Africa average. Prices may still differ between Lusaka, Kitwe, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Zambia?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Zambia at ZMW 31.22/L, with a USD comparison of $1.14/L. Prices can vary between Lusaka, Kitwe, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Zambia?

Diesel is shown at ZMW 28.91/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.05/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Zambia?

LPG is listed at ZMW 42/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 Zambia?

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 ZMW 9,740.64, or $355.68 for comparison.

When were these Zambia 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 Zambia with another African country?

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