Central Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Cameroon

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

Updated Mar 1, 2026 · Latest available prices · Verify locally before purchase.

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Methode et sources: estimation = litres par jour x jours par mois x prix instantane AfroFuel. Source visible: data/fuel/latest.json, derniere ligne affichee Mar 1, 2026. Avertissement: prix de pompe, depot, ville et fournisseur peuvent varier; verifiez localement avant achat, devis ou decision financiere.
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Generator cost estimate in Cameroon

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 estimateXAF 196,560

$324.48 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisXAF 630/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Cameroon fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Cameroon petrol is close to the Central Africa average. Prices may still differ between Douala, Yaounde, 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 Cameroon?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Cameroon at XAF 630/L, with a USD comparison of $1.04/L. Prices can vary between Douala, Yaounde, highways, depots, and individual stations.

Quel est le prix du diesel en Cameroon?

Diesel is shown at XAF 575/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $0.95/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Cameroon?

LPG is listed at XAF 750/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 Cameroon?

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 XAF 196,560, or $324.48 for comparison.

When were these Cameroon fuel prices updated?

This country page uses the latest available AfroFuel row updated Mar 1, 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 Cameroon avec un autre pays africain ?

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