• Br180.46/litre white diesel set as highest retail fuel price in Addis Ababa
• Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration updates national fuel retail pricing structure
• Gasoline priced at Br167.50/litre, remaining near previous price ceiling
• Diesel variants range between Br167.37 and Br180.46 per litre across categories
• Kerosene and aircraft fuel exceed Br319/litre, indicating continued subsidy pressure
• Pricing revision follows earlier surge past Br160/litre reported during global oil shock
• Narrow spread between gasoline and diesel signals continued cost pressure on transport operators
Market Impact:
The latest price adjustment consolidates Ethiopia’s transition toward higher, market-aligned fuel pricing, with diesel now firmly anchored near Br180 per litre. The relatively tight band between gasoline and diesel suggests limited policy differentiation across fuel types, placing uniform cost pressure on logistics-intensive sectors.
For importers and transport operators, the shift reinforces elevated operating costs along the Djibouti corridor, where fuel is a primary input. The persistence of high kerosene and aviation fuel prices also indicates continued fiscal strain tied to fuel import financing, with implications for foreign exchange allocation and subsidy management.
The adjustment suggests policymakers are maintaining gradual price normalization rather than reversing earlier increases, signaling a sustained high-cost environment for energy-dependent businesses.
Key Numbers:
Br180.46 — White diesel price — benchmark for freight and logistics cost base
Br167.50 — Gasoline price — consumer and light transport cost indicator
Br320.66 — Kerosene price — reflects subsidy and import cost pressure
Br167.37–170.62 — Black diesel range — industrial and heavy transport pricing band
Updated Fuel Price Changes (Addis Ababa):
- Gasoline (Benzene): Br142.41 → Br167.50 (+17.62%)
- Diesel (White): Br163.09 → Br180.46 (+10.65%)
- Kerosene: Br151.39 → Br320.66 (+111.81%)
- Airplane Fuel: Br150.48 → Br319.76 (+112.49%)
