ZERA hikes Zimbabwe fuel prices to US$2.17 per litre

Diesel just jumped to US$2.05 and petrol hit US$2.17 per litre in Zimbabwe, effective 18 March 2026.

ZERA hikes fuel prices sharply

• ZERA bumped diesel from US$1.77 to US$2.05 per litre.
• Petrol (E5 blend) climbed from US$1.73 to US$2.17.
• Local-currency tags sit at ZWG 52.19 and ZWG 55.13, respectively.
• Biweekly reviews aim to dodge shortages and arbitrage.

Fuel reserves are looking decent for now

• Officials say stockpiles cover over three months of demand.
• Supply lines from Beira through inland storage remain intact.
• Talks with global oil traders target conflict-free alternative routes.
• Road-based diesel imports got greenlit to diversify delivery.

The government tries to soften the blow

• Petrotrade and NOIC are tasked with reaching remote areas.
• Diesel pricing was structured to shield mining and agriculture.
• ZERA claims prices could have spiked to around US$2.20.
• Balancing affordability against global cost pressure stays the priority.