West Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Benin

Check the dated 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.

Dataset row dated Mar 10, 2026 · Not a current station quote · Verify locally before purchase.

Third-party snapshot, not an officially verified price. Separate observation dates for each fuel, including LPG, are not supplied. View the source dataset.

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.

Monthly 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 24% below the West Africa average. Prices may still differ between Cotonou, Porto-Novo, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

This snapshot is dated Mar 10, 2026 and does not establish today’s pump price. 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

What is the petrol price in Benin?

The AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 10, 2026 records 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.

What is the diesel price in Benin?

Diesel is shown at XOF 630/L in the AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 10, 2026. 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.

How much does a 5 KVA generator cost to run in 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 an AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 10, 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 Benin with another African country?

Open the related country snapshots below to compare their recorded prices with Benin. Check each snapshot date and unit before comparing; these are not current station quotes.