Angola ranks fourth among African countries with the cheapest diesel prices in May 2026, maintaining the fuel price at $0.436 per litre, according to data released by GlobalPetrolPrices.
Libya leads the ranking, where diesel costs just $0.024 per litre, followed by Algeria ($0.233) and Egypt ($0.386). Angola is followed by Sudan, Tunisia, Gabon, Niger, Ethiopia, and Madagascar, completing the list of the ten countries with the lowest diesel prices on the continent.
According to the report, diesel prices remained unchanged in Angola, Libya, and Sudan, despite the slight decline recorded in the global average price, which dropped from $1.60 to $1.57 per litre between April and May this year.
Meanwhile, countries such as Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Gabon, and Niger recorded moderate price reductions, while Ethiopia and Madagascar were the only countries on the list to experience increases in fuel costs.
Diesel continues to play a strategic role in African economies, powering transportation systems, agricultural production, industrial activity, and also serving as an alternative energy source in regions with unstable electricity supply.
Experts point out that low or stable diesel prices help reduce inflationary pressures, improve food distribution logistics, and provide greater predictability in companies’ operational costs.
The report also highlights the recent case of Kenya, where a fuel price increase of more than 20% triggered public protests and transport strikes, significantly affecting economic activity. Following social pressure, the Kenyan government reduced diesel prices by approximately 10 shillings per litre in the next pricing review.
According to analysts, the episode demonstrates that diesel prices are not merely an economic variable, but also a factor of social stability, especially in countries where millions of people rely daily on public transportation and the movement of goods.
27/05/2026
