Zim hikes fuel prices for third time

Third fuel price jump in weeks lands despite fresh diesel tax cuts meant to cushion everyone.

ZERA price adjustment

• Petrol now sits at 2.23 dollars per litre after the latest rise.
• Diesel climbed to 2.11 dollars per litre effective 2 April 2026.
• Previous levels stood at 2.17 for petrol and 2.05 for diesel.
• Hikes follow earlier changes on 4 March, plus 18 March.

Government mitigation steps

• All taxes and levies got stripped from diesel to cap its cost.
• Petrol retains 86 cents worth of charges per litre.
• Stocks cover over three months from Beira and inland depots.
• Road imports of diesel win instant approval alongside pipelines.

Sector protections

• Move shields mining along with agriculture and transport users.
• Ethanol blending push targets an 18-cent petrol saving soon.
• FOB diesel costs have surged 33.16 percent since the last review.
• Officials pledge active supply rollout to remote stations.