የነዳጅ ዋጋ · Fuel Price in Ethiopia

How fuel pricing works in Ethiopia

Unlike markets where pump prices float daily, fuel prices in Ethiopia are set administratively. The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration announces official retail prices — petrol (locally benzine, ቤንዚን), diesel (nafta, ናፍጣ) and kerosene — while the state-owned Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise imports and distributes the fuel itself. Between announcements the price at every station holds flat, which is why the chart above moves in steps rather than a curve.

Two forces drive the adjustments: the global price of oil and the birr’s exchange rate, since all fuel is imported and paid for in dollars. On top of both sits policy — Ethiopia spent years phasing out its costly fuel subsidies, moving pump prices step by step toward the true cost of supply. That is the story the chart tells: from under 50 birr a liter in mid-2022 to well past 160 in 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the petrol price in Ethiopia today?

The official retail price of petrol (benzine, ቤንዚን) in Addis Ababa is 167.5 ETB per liter, effective since June 2026. Last checked July 2026.

What is the diesel price in Ethiopia today?

The official retail price of diesel (nafta, ናፍጣ) in Addis Ababa is 163 ETB per liter, effective since June 2026. Last checked July 2026.

Who sets fuel prices in Ethiopia?

Fuel prices are regulated: the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration announces official retail prices, while the Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise manages importation and distribution. Stations sell at the announced prices, which can differ slightly by region to reflect transport costs.

Why do fuel prices keep changing?

Adjustments track global oil prices and the birr's exchange rate, and reflect the government's phase-out of fuel subsidies, which shifted retail prices toward full cost recovery. Reviews are periodic rather than on a fixed calendar.