Fuel Prices in Rwanda
The prices are set by RURA based on the changes in the international market for petroleum products.
Track the latest petrol (gasoline) and diesel pump prices in Rwanda, set by RURA. Petrol currently costs 2,938 RWF per litre and diesel 2,927 RWF per litre, effective June 6, 2026. Below are the current prices, upcoming changes, historical trends and statistics.
Key insights
Since Tugezo began tracking, petrol has increased 15 times, decreased 9 times and stayed unchanged 4 times.
Petrol is currently 170.0% higher than when tracking began.
Current prices
Gasoline (Petrol)No change
2,938RWF/L
Effective Jun 6, 2026
Diesel722
2,927RWF/L
Effective Jun 6, 2026
Statistics
Gasoline (Petrol) price trend
Price history
| Effective date | Fuel | Price | Change | Source | Note |
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| Jun 6, 2026 | Diesel | 2,927 RWF | 722 | Ingamba za Leta zagize uruhare mu kugabanya izamuka ryibiciro bya lisansi na mazutu ku masoko, bituma bikomeza kuba hasi ugereranyije n'ibiciro byari kujyaho hashingiwe gusa ku miterere y'isoko. Iyi nkunga igamije gufasha urwego rwo gutwara abantu n'ibintu no kugabanya ingaruka zishobora kugera ku bukungu muri rusange. | |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Gasoline (Petrol) | 2,938 RWF | No change | Ingamba za Leta zagize uruhare mu kugabanya izamuka ryibiciro bya lisansi na mazutu ku masoko, bituma bikomeza kuba hasi ugereranyije n'ibiciro byari kujyaho hashingiwe gusa ku miterere y'isoko. Iyi nkunga igamije gufasha urwego rwo gutwara abantu n'ibintu no kugabanya ingaruka zishobora kugera ku bukungu muri rusange. | |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Diesel | 2,205 RWF | No change | Due to the measures taken to mitigate the impacts of these changes, the price of diesel remains unchanged in order to continue supporting public transport, the transportation of goods, and general economic activities. | |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Gasoline (Petrol) | 2,938 RWF | 635 | Due to the measures taken to mitigate the impacts of these changes, the price of diesel remains unchanged in order to continue supporting public transport, the transportation of goods, and general economic activities. | |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Diesel | 2,205 RWF | 257 | These new prices were established based on the changes in the international petroleum market, as well as the measures taken by the Government of Rwanda to address the growing impacts of global fluctuations. | |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Gasoline (Petrol) | 2,303 RWF | 314 | These new prices were established based on the changes in the international petroleum market, as well as the measures taken by the Government of Rwanda to address the growing impacts of global fluctuations. | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Diesel | 1,948 RWF | 48 | These new prices were established based on the changes in the international petroleum market, as well as the measures taken by the Government of Rwanda to address the growing impacts of global fluctuations. | |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Gasoline (Petrol) | 1,989 RWF | No change | These new prices were established based on the changes in the international petroleum market, as well as the measures taken by the Government of Rwanda to address the growing impacts of global fluctuations. | |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Diesel | 1,900 RWF | 92 | Mu rwego rwo guhangana n'ihindagurika ryibiciro by'ibikomoka kuri peteroli ku isoko mpuzamahanga, Guverinoma y'u Rwanda ikomeje gucunga neza ububiko bw'ibikomoka kuri peteroli no gushyira mu bikorwa imicungire myiza y'ubukungu muri rusange hagamijwe kurengera abaguzi no kwirinda izamuka rikabije ry'ibiciro. | |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Gasoline (Petrol) | 1,989 RWF | 127 | Mu rwego rwo guhangana n'ihindagurika ryibiciro by'ibikomoka kuri peteroli ku isoko mpuzamahanga, Guverinoma y'u Rwanda ikomeje gucunga neza ububiko bw'ibikomoka kuri peteroli no gushyira mu bikorwa imicungire myiza y'ubukungu muri rusange hagamijwe kurengera abaguzi no kwirinda izamuka rikabije ry'ibiciro. |
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Frequently asked questions
Who sets fuel prices in Rwanda?
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Fuel prices in Rwanda are set by RURA (the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority), which reviews and adjusts pump prices for petrol (gasoline) and diesel.
What are the current fuel prices in Rwanda?
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As of June 6, 2026, petrol (gasoline) costs 2,938 RWF per litre and diesel costs 2,927 RWF per litre in Rwanda.
When did fuel prices last change in Rwanda?
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The most recent fuel price adjustment took effect on June 6, 2026.
How often do fuel prices change in Rwanda?
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RURA reviews fuel prices periodically. Tugezo has recorded 29 price updates so far.
What is the highest petrol price recorded in Rwanda?
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The highest petrol price Tugezo has recorded is 2,938 RWF per litre, on April 17, 2026.
Why do fuel prices change?
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Pump prices change mainly because of global crude-oil prices, exchange-rate movements, and taxes or subsidies applied by the government.
