East Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Ethiopia

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

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 estimateETB 44,304

$282.67 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisETB 142/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Ethiopia fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Ethiopia petrol is 35% below the East Africa average. Prices may still differ between Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Ethiopia?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Ethiopia at ETB 142/L, with a USD comparison of $0.91/L. Prices can vary between Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Ethiopia?

Diesel is shown at ETB 163.09/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.04/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Ethiopia?

LPG is listed at ETB 130/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 Ethiopia?

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 ETB 44,304, or $282.67 for comparison.

When were these Ethiopia 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.

Can I compare Ethiopia with another African country?

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