East Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in South Sudan

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

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 estimateSSP 873,600

$449.28 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisSSP 2,800/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these South Sudan fuel prices

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

In this snapshot, South Sudan petrol is close to the East Africa average. Prices may still differ between Juba, Wau, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in South Sudan?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in South Sudan at SSP 2,800/L, with a USD comparison of $1.44/L. Prices can vary between Juba, Wau, highways, depots, and individual stations.

What is the diesel price in South Sudan?

Diesel is shown at SSP 3,000/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.54/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in South Sudan?

LPG is listed at SSP 3,800/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 South Sudan?

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 SSP 873,600, or $449.28 for comparison.

When were these South Sudan 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 South Sudan with another African country?

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