Cameroon Gasoline & Diesel Prices (May 2026) — XAF/Liter | DailyFuels
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Cameroon Gasoline & Diesel Prices

Exchange rates live  ·  Updated: 2026-05-25
Retail Pump Prices — Cameroon USD / LITER
Fuel Type USD / Liter XAF / Liter vs World Avg
⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) $1.490 Fr 1.490 -2.9%
🚛 Diesel $1.470 Fr 1.470 -4.2%
🔵 LPG / Autogas N/A
⚡ Electric (kWh) $0.089 Fr 0.089
⚡ Electric Business (kWh) $0.188 Fr 0.188
🔥 Natural Gas (m³) N/A
🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) N/A
💧 Kerosene $0.620 Fr 0.620
🌡 Heating Oil N/A

Gasoline Price in Cameroon Today

The current retail gasoline price in Cameroon is $1.490 per liter, updated weekly from official energy agencies. This figure includes all applicable taxes and any active government subsidies. Use the comparison table above to benchmark gasoline against diesel, LPG, and electricity costs in this market.

Diesel Price in Cameroon

Diesel in Cameroon costs $1.470 per liter at retail. Diesel prices generally track global crude oil benchmarks but can deviate based on local refinery capacity, road logistics costs, and differential tax treatment versus gasoline. Commercial and agricultural fleet rates may not reflect consumer pump prices.

How Cameroon Compares Globally

Cameroon gasoline ($1.490/L) is 2.9% below the global average of $1.534/L. DailyFuels tracks 133+ countries — crude oil benchmarks, domestic taxation, and subsidy programs all explain the large price differences between nations worldwide.

Historical Price Trend

Fuel prices in Cameroon respond to global crude oil market shifts, exchange rate movements, seasonal demand cycles, and government decisions on taxes or subsidies. All prices are reviewed and updated weekly, ensuring you always see the most current data available for this market.

Fuel Affordability Index GASOLINE · AVG WAGE
112
minutes of work per liter
936.6%
of daily income for a full tank (40L)
74.93
hours of work for a full tank (40L)
Based on average monthly wage of $140 USD. Gasoline price: $1.490/L.
About Fuel Prices in Cameroon

As of 2026-05-25, the retail price of gasoline in Cameroon is $1.490 per liter, and diesel costs $1.470 per liter. Cameroon’s gasoline price is 2.9% below the global average of $1.534 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.089 per kWh.


Cameroon has domestic oil or gas production, which reduces import dependency and helps moderate retail fuel prices. Prices are also shaped by local refinery capacity, distribution infrastructure, and tax policy.


Based on an average monthly wage of $140 USD, a worker in Cameroon needs approximately 112 minutes to afford one liter of gasoline — equivalent to 936.6% of a day's pay for a standard 40-liter fill-up.


Cameroon is one of 133 countries tracked by DailyFuels across Africa and worldwide. All fuel prices are sourced from official government energy agencies and updated weekly, standardized to USD per liter for global comparison.


All prices reflect the latest weekly pump price surveys from verified market data sources. Local currency amounts (XAF / Fr) update automatically with live exchange rates.

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
As of 2026-05-25, gasoline in Cameroon costs $1.490 per liter — 2.9% below the global average of $1.534/L.
Cameroon has domestic oil or gas production, which reduces import dependency and helps moderate retail fuel prices. Prices are also shaped by local refinery capacity, distribution infrastructure, and tax policy.
Prices for Cameroon are reviewed and updated weekly, sourced from official government energy agencies and verified international data providers.
DailyFuels currently tracks the following fuels in Cameroon: Gasoline, Diesel, Electricity, Electricity (Business), Kerosene. Data is presented in USD per liter (or per kWh for electricity).
Cameroon gasoline is priced at $1.490/L versus a global average of $1.534/L — a difference of 2.9% (below). Explore the Rankings page to see Cameroon's position among all tracked countries.
Global Commodity Prices & Local Impact BENCHMARK · USD
Commodity Market Price Raw Cost Retail Here Gov't Factor
🛢 Brent Crude $100.21 /bbl $0.750 /L $1.490 +98.7%
🛢 WTI Crude $96.60 /bbl $0.728 /L $1.490 +104.7%
🔥 Natural Gas $3.02 /MMBtu $0.133 /m³ no data
⚡ Lithium ETF $85.28 /share indirect $0.089
☢ Uranium ETF $48.96 /share indirect $0.089
30-Day Commodity Price Effect 30D · PASS-THROUGH

How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here

Commodity Commodity Δ30D Retail Δ30D Pass-Through
🛢 Brent Crude -7.9% -0.7%
9%
🛢 WTI Crude -5.8% -0.7%
12%
🔥 Natural Gas +8.3%
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