North Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Egypt

Check the dated petrol, diesel, and LPG snapshot for Egypt in EGP. Use this page to plan generator spend, compare Egypt 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 Egypt

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 estimateEGP 3,900

$78.00 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisEGP 12.5/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Egypt fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Egypt petrol is 58% below the North Africa average. Prices may still differ between Cairo, Alexandria, 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 Egypt?

The AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 1, 2026 records petrol in Egypt at EGP 12.5/L, with a USD comparison of $0.25/L. Prices can vary between Cairo, Alexandria, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Egypt?

Diesel is shown at EGP 10/L in the AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 1, 2026. Use the USD comparison of $0.20/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Egypt?

LPG is listed at EGP 75/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 Egypt?

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 EGP 3,900, or $78.00 for comparison.

When were these Egypt 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 Egypt with another African country?

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