East Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Eritrea

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

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

Generator cost estimate in Eritrea

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 estimateERN 7,644

$508.56 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisERN 24.5/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Eritrea fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Eritrea petrol is 17% above the East Africa average. Prices may still differ between Asmara, Massawa, 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 Eritrea?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Eritrea at ERN 24.5/L, with a USD comparison of $1.63/L. Prices can vary between Asmara, Massawa, highways, depots, and individual stations.

Quel est le prix du diesel en Eritrea?

Diesel is shown at ERN 24.5/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.63/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Eritrea?

LPG is listed at ERN 35/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 Eritrea?

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 ERN 7,644, or $508.56 for comparison.

When were these Eritrea 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 Eritrea avec un autre pays africain ?

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