Central Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Sao Tome and Principe

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

Dataset row dated Mar 5, 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 Sao Tome and Principe

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 estimateSTN 9,516

$418.08 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisSTN 30.5/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Sao Tome and Principe fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Sao Tome and Principe petrol is 26% above the Central Africa average. Prices may still differ between Sao Tome, Trindade, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

This snapshot is dated Mar 5, 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 Sao Tome and Principe?

The AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 5, 2026 records petrol in Sao Tome and Principe at STN 30.5/L, with a USD comparison of $1.34/L. Prices can vary between Sao Tome, Trindade, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Sao Tome and Principe?

Diesel is shown at STN 28.5/L in the AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 5, 2026. Use the USD comparison of $1.25/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Sao Tome and Principe?

LPG is listed at STN 38/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 Sao Tome and Principe?

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 STN 9,516, or $418.08 for comparison.

When were these Sao Tome and Principe fuel prices updated?

This country page uses an AfroFuel snapshot dated Mar 5, 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 Sao Tome and Principe with another African country?

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