Central Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Gabon

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

Dataset row dated Sep 21, 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 Gabon

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 185,640

$324.79 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisXAF 595/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Gabon fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Gabon petrol is close to the Central Africa average. Prices may still differ between Libreville, Port-Gentil, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

This snapshot is dated Sep 21, 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 Gabon?

The AfroFuel snapshot dated Sep 21, 2026 records petrol in Gabon at XAF 595/L, with a USD comparison of $1.04/L. Prices can vary between Libreville, Port-Gentil, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Gabon?

Diesel is shown at XAF 575/L in the AfroFuel snapshot dated Sep 21, 2026. Use the USD comparison of $1.01/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Gabon?

LPG is listed at XAF 720/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 Gabon?

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 185,640, or $324.79 for comparison.

When were these Gabon fuel prices updated?

This country page uses an AfroFuel snapshot dated Sep 21, 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 Gabon with another African country?

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