Zimbabwean motorists will pay more for petrol following a fresh fuel price adjustment announced by ZERA.
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority raised the petrol price by three US cents per litre.
However, the latest adjustment leaves the price of diesel unchanged in US dollar terms.
The new prices took effect on 9 September 2026.
Petrol price rises while diesel holds steady
Petrol Blend (E20) now costs US$1.99 per litre at the prescribed price.
The previous price stood at US$1.96 per litre.
Meanwhile, Diesel 50 remains priced at US$1.95 per litre.
Local currency prices have also changed following the latest review.
Petrol now costs ZWG53.06 per litre, compared with ZWG52.34 previously.
Diesel, meanwhile, is now priced at ZWG52.10 per litre.
That compares with the previous ZWG51.98 per litre price.
ZERA last announced fuel prices on 24 July 2026.
The regulator said it would continue monitoring market conditions before making further adjustments.
Government measures remain in place to protect consumers from international economic pressures.
ZERA also reminded fuel retailers about the approved petrol blending requirements.
“The public and operators are advised that the blending ratio is at E20. Operators may sell the petroleum products below the prescribed prices depending on their trading advantages and should display prices in a prominent place as provided for by the fuel pricing regulations,” ZERA said.
LPG becomes more expensive
The latest changes also affect households and businesses that rely on liquefied petroleum gas.
ZERA increased the maximum LPG price to US$1.76 per kilogramme.
The new LPG price became effective on 8 September 2026.
Previously, consumers paid US$1.69 per kilogramme.
That price had remained in effect since 8 August 2026.
Therefore, both petrol and LPG have become more expensive this month.
Diesel users, however, have avoided a further increase in the US dollar price.
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