Updated 11 October 2026
Diesel & Petrol Prices in Malawi
€3.03
↑115% vs. region avg.
Full tank (80 L, diesel)
469,040 MWK
€242 · $270
100 km (10 L/100 km, diesel)
58,630.00 MWK
€30.25 · $33.80
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Fuel Prices in Malawi — Overview
Current fuel prices in Malawi: Petrol — 5,619.00 MWK/L (€2.90/L · $3.24/L), Diesel — 5,863.00 MWK/L (€3.03/L · $3.38/L), Kerosene — 4,546.50 MWK/L (€2.35/L · $2.62/L).
Available fuel grades in Malawi: Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene.
The local gasoline grade is Petrol.
Malawi ranks #33 out of 33 countries in Africa by diesel price.
Use the route cost calculator to estimate your fuel expenses for a road trip through Malawi.
What makes up a at the pump
Average pump price ( · Malawi) ≈ . Below — how much of it is crude, refining, logistics and taxes. ()
An estimated market model: the crude part is from the current Brent price, refining and logistics from the methodology, tax as the residual (retail price − cost). Not the accounting cost of a specific refinery and not a forecast.
FAQ — Fuel Prices in Malawi
Data is collected automatically from government sources (EU Oil Bulletin, Statistics Norway, etc.) and independent aggregators, with selective manual cross-verification from at least two sources. Official data takes priority.
Prices are for reference only and may differ from actual prices at specific fuel stations.
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WFP Market Monitor (HDX) · data.humdata.org
Nyasa Times (MERA Malawi) · www.nyasatimes.com
Nation Online Malawi (MERA Malawi) · mwnation.com
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