Ethiopia: Govt Raises Fuel Prices By Up to 11 Birr Per Liter Amid Widespread Shortages, Black Market Surge

Ethiopia: Govt Raises Fuel Prices By Up to 11 Birr Per Liter Amid Widespread Shortages, Black Market Surge

Addis Abeba -- The government has increased the retail price of gasoil to 112.67 birr, representing an 11% rise.

Gov’t raises fuel prices by up to 11 birr per liter amid widespread shortages, black market surge - Addis Standard

Vehicles lining up to refuel at a gas station in Addis Abeba (Photo: Addis Standard) Addis Abeba – The government has increased the retail price of gasoil to 112.67 birr, representing an 11% rise. Effective in Addis Abeba starting from 23 March, 2025, the price of a liter of diesel and kerosene has also increased to 107.93 birr, reflecting a nine percent rise. According to the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, this adjustment is part o…

Ethiopia Adjusts Fuel Prices Amid Global Market Pressure and Domestic Budget Realignments - Addis Insight

Addis Ababa, March 23, 2025 — The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has revised fuel prices across the country, effective March 21, 2025 (Megabit 12, 2017 E.C.), citing global oil market volatility and the need to stabilize local fuel supply chains. The adjustments reflect Ethiopia’s continued efforts to reconcile international energy costs with domestic economic priorities as fuel remains one of the country’s largest import expenses.Ac…