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ID| Fuel Type | USD / Liter | MWK / Liter | vs World Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⛽ Gasoline (Petrol) | $3.830 | MK 3.830 | +149.7% |
| 🚛 Diesel | $3.840 | MK 3.840 | +150.3% |
| 🔵 LPG / Autogas | N/A | — | |
| ⚡ Electric (kWh) | $0.087 | MK 0.087 | |
| ⚡ Electric Business (kWh) | $0.168 | MK 0.168 | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 🔥 Natural Gas Business (m³) | N/A | — | |
| 💧 Kerosene | $3.350 | MK 3.350 | |
| 🌡 Heating Oil | N/A | — |
Gasoline Price in Malawi Today
The current retail gasoline price in Malawi is $3.830 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 Malawi
Diesel in Malawi costs $3.840 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 Malawi Compares Globally
Malawi gasoline ($3.830/L) is 149.7% above 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 Malawi 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.
As of 2026-05-25, the retail price of gasoline in Malawi is $3.830 per liter, and diesel costs $3.840 per liter. Malawi’s gasoline price is 149.7% above the global average of $1.534 per liter. Electricity for EV charging costs $0.087 per kWh.
As a landlocked country, Malawi must transport all imported fuel overland from distant ports, adding logistics costs compared to nations with direct sea access. These distribution expenses are a contributing factor to local fuel prices.
Malawi 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 (MWK / MK) update automatically with live exchange rates.
| Commodity | Market Price | Raw Cost | Retail Here | Gov't Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | $100.21 /bbl | $0.750 /L | $3.830 | +410.7% |
| 🛢 WTI Crude | $96.60 /bbl | $0.728 /L | $3.830 | +426.1% |
| 🔥 Natural Gas | $3.02 /MMBtu | $0.133 /m³ | no data | — |
| ⚡ Lithium ETF | $85.28 /share | indirect | $0.087 | — |
| ☢ Uranium ETF | $48.96 /share | indirect | $0.087 | — |
How global commodity swings translated to pump prices here
| Commodity | Commodity Δ30D | Retail Δ30D | Pass-Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🛢 Brent Crude | -7.9% | +0% |
-0%
|
| 🛢 WTI Crude | -5.8% | +0% |
-0%
|
| 🔥 Natural Gas | +8.3% | — | — |