The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced revised maximum pump prices for petroleum products, effective March 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM, according to an official public notice issued on March 4. Under the new price caps, petrol (gasoline) will not exceed RWF 1,989 per litre, while diesel will be sold at a maximum of RWF 1,948 per litre. The prices include Value Added Tax (VAT) and will remain in effect for the next two months, until the next scheduled review. Rwanda operates a regulated fuel pricing system in which the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority sets maximum retail pri

The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced revised maximum pump prices for petroleum products, effective March 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM, according to an official public notice issued on March 4.

Under the new price caps, petrol (gasoline) will not exceed RWF 1,989 per litre, while diesel will be sold at a maximum of RWF 1,948 per litre. The prices include Value Added Tax (VAT) and will remain in effect for the next two months, until the next scheduled review.

Rwanda operates a regulated fuel pricing system in which the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority sets maximum retail prices approximately every two months. The mechanism is intended to stabilize the domestic fuel market while protecting consumers from sudden fluctuations in international oil prices.

According to the regulator, the latest price adjustment was determined by changes in international petroleum markets and measures taken by the Government of Rwanda to mitigate global economic pressures affecting energy supply and costs.

Fuel prices are a significant factor in Rwanda’s economy because the country imports all of its petroleum products. As a landlocked nation, transportation and logistics costs contribute substantially to the final price of fuel at the pump.

Diesel, in particular, plays a crucial role in sectors such as public transport, freight logistics, agriculture, and industry. Changes in diesel prices can influence operational costs for businesses and may affect the prices of goods and services across the economy.

By periodically reviewing and setting price ceilings, the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority aims to maintain a balance between market realities and consumer protection, ensuring that fuel importers and distributors remain viable while keeping prices manageable for motorists and households.

The newly announced fuel price caps will remain in force until the next review period expected in about two months.

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