Staff writer ([email protected]
Fuel prices in Zimbabwe remain high despite marginal reductions in the latest review by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), offering motorists and businesses limited relief amid continued pressure on transport and operating costs.
In its fuel price update effective 8 October 2026, ZERA set the maximum price of diesel at US$2.04 per litre, down from US$2.08 in the previous review on 17 September.
The price of blend petrol (E20) declined to US$2.05 per litre from US$2.06 over the same period.
The latest adjustments represent a US$0.04 reduction per litre for diesel and a US$0.01 reduction for petrol, indicating that fuel costs remain elevated despite the downward movement.
At the revised prices, motorists purchasing 50 litres of diesel will pay US$102, compared with US$104 under the previous price. Those buying 50 litres of blend petrol will spend US$102.50, marginally lower than the previous US$103.
Fuel costs remain a key component of expenditure across sectors, influencing the movement of goods and people, as well as the delivery of services.
Businesses, particularly those in transport, logistics, agriculture and manufacturing, fuel prices can have a direct bearing on operating costs and pricing decisions.
Any sustained increase in these expenses may ultimately feed into the prices of goods and services, placing additional pressure on consumers.
ZERA’s latest update also provides the maximum permitted prices in Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG).
Diesel is capped at ZWG54.55 per litre, while blend petrol is priced at ZWG54.70 per litre.
The regulator said the prescribed blending ratio remains E20, meaning petrol containing 20 per cent ethanol.
“Fuel retailers may sell the products below the stipulated maximum prices, depending on their trading advantages, but are required to display prices prominently in accordance with fuel pricing regulations,” reads part of the statement.
