Zimbabwe ranked among African countries with the highest diesel prices in July 2026
Rising diesel costs are a real danger to economic growth in many African countries, not merely a burden for motorists.
Oil extends losses as a pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities raises de-escalation hopes
Oil prices extended their losses Tuesday after a pause in fighting between the U.S. and Iran held, raising hopes for a de-escalation in the Middle East conflict that has upended energy supplies.
Zimbabwe fuel prices go up
Zimbabwe’s energy regulator has increased fuel prices to US$1.95 per litre for diesel (50), from US$1.87, and US$1.96 for petrol (E20) – up three cents, as escalating conflicts and Middle East tensions continue to disrupt transit routes and global crude supplies.
Brent oil nears $100 on supply fears
Brent crude traded near $100 a barrel after Houthi attacks on tankers in the Red Sea opened a new front in the Middle East conflict, while President Donald Trump threatened to extend US strikes on Iran.
Dangote drops dollar petrol pricing, offering relief to Nigeria’s economy
The Dangote Oil Refinery has reversed its decision to sell Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, in dollars, choosing instead to load at the gantry in Nigeria’s local currency (Naira).
US gas price back $4
The average price US drivers pay for a gallon of gas has hit $4, as fighting between the United States and Iran intensified, further disrupting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Shell selling 600 petrol stations in South Africa
Shell is nearing the sale of its fuel stations in South Africa to a unit of Abu Dhabi’s biggest oil company in a deal valued at about $1 billion (R16.3 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump says fuel companies should lower prices
President Donald Trump slammed gasoline retailers for failing to lower prices for Americans.
Zimbabwe fuel prices drop below US$2 as global oil falls, US-Iran tensions ease
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has lowered the price of fuel to US$1.99 per litre for diesel (50) and US$1.98 for blend (E20) after the fall in global oil prices following the US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
Top 10 African countries with the lowest fuel prices in June 2026
The significance of cheap fuel costs for African countries was highlighted by the recently concluded conflict in the Middle East between the United States and Iran.