West Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Benin

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

Updated Mar 10, 2026 · Latest available prices · Verify locally before purchase.

Generator cost estimate in Benin

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.

Mensuel estimateXOF 179,400

$296.40 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisXOF 575/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Benin fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Benin petrol is 23% below the West Africa average. Prices may still differ between Cotonou, Porto-Novo, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

AfroFuel shows the latest available fuel-price snapshots. 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

Quel est le prix de l'essence en Benin?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Benin at XOF 575/L, with a USD comparison of $0.95/L. Prices can vary between Cotonou, Porto-Novo, highways, depots, and individual stations.

Quel est le prix du diesel en Benin?

Diesel is shown at XOF 630/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.04/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Benin?

LPG is listed at XOF 820/kg in the snapshot. AfroFuel displays LPG per kilogram so households and small businesses can compare cylinder refill costs more easily.

Combien coute l'utilisation d'un generateur 5 kVA en Benin?

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 179,400, or $296.40 for comparison.

When were these Benin fuel prices updated?

This country page uses the latest available AfroFuel row updated Mar 10, 2026. Treat it as a planning estimate and verify the local pump, depot, or supplier price before buying fuel or quoting transport.

Puis-je comparer Benin avec un autre pays africain ?

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