East Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Somalia

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

Updated Mar 5, 2026 · Latest available prices · Verify locally before purchase.

Generator cost estimate in Somalia

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 estimateSOS 234,000

$408.72 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisSOS 750/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Somalia fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, Somalia petrol is 6% below the East Africa average. Prices may still differ between Mogadishu, Hargeisa, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

AfroFuel shows the latest available fuel-price snapshots. 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 Somalia?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Somalia at SOS 750/L, with a USD comparison of $1.31/L. Prices can vary between Mogadishu, Hargeisa, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in Somalia?

Diesel is shown at SOS 750/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.31/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Somalia?

LPG is listed at SOS 950/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 Somalia?

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 SOS 234,000, or $408.72 for comparison.

When were these Somalia fuel prices updated?

This country page uses the latest available AfroFuel row updated 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 Somalia with another African country?

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