West Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Mali

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

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 273,000

$487.34 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisXOF 875/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Mali fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Mali petrol is 27% above the West Africa average. Prices may still differ between Bamako, Sikasso, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

Quel est le prix de l'essence en Mali?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Mali at XOF 875/L, with a USD comparison of $1.56/L. Prices can vary between Bamako, Sikasso, highways, depots, and individual stations.

Quel est le prix du diesel en Mali?

Diesel is shown at XOF 940/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.68/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Mali?

LPG is listed at XOF 850/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 Mali?

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 273,000, or $487.34 for comparison.

When were these Mali 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.

Puis-je comparer Mali avec un autre pays africain ?

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