Central Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Congo

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

Dataset row dated Mar 1, 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 Congo

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 estimateXAF 180,960

$299.52 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisXAF 580/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Congo fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Congo petrol is 10% below the Central Africa average. Prices may still differ between Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

This snapshot is dated Mar 1, 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 Congo?

The AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 1, 2026 records petrol in Congo at XAF 580/L, with a USD comparison of $0.96/L. Prices can vary between Brazzaville, Pointe-Noire, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Congo?

Diesel is shown at XAF 610/L in the AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 1, 2026. Use the USD comparison of $1.01/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Congo?

LPG is listed at XAF 790/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 Congo?

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 180,960, or $299.52 for comparison.

When were these Congo fuel prices updated?

This country page uses an AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 1, 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 Congo with another African country?

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