ZERA says government shield cuts diesel to US$2.05 per litre

Cheaper diesel is only sticking around because the state is eating part of the hit, and without that buffer, pump prices would already be nastier.

What drivers are paying

• The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority listed diesel at US$2.05.
• March 2026 also put it at ZWG52.19.
• Without support, the pump figure hit US$2.20.
• That shave-off sits at US$0.15.

What the math looks like

• A 40-litre top-up saves US$6.00.
• Likewise, a 60-litre refill saves US$9.00.
• At that rate, diesel would touch ZWG56.01.
• Instead, buyers dodge roughly ZWG3.82.

Why prices got pushed up

• Market strain made imported fuel pricier.
• The Middle East fighting got blamed for that squeeze.
• Landing costs in Zimbabwe climbed anyway.
• Officials tweaked prices to dodge shortages.

Why diesel got special attention

• ZERA tied diesel to mines and farms.
• Haulage also leans on it heavily.
• Passenger transport feels every pump move fast.
• Blend E5 stayed at US$2.17.