ZERA Cuts Fuel Prices Again as Diesel Falls to US$1.87 per Litre

By Staff Reporter

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has reduced the maximum prices of diesel and petrol, with the new rates taking effect on 8 July 2026.

Under the latest review, the price of Diesel (D50) has been lowered from US$1.99 to US$1.87 per litre, while Blend (E20) petrol has been reduced from US$1.98 to US$1.93 per litre.

In local currency, diesel now costs ZWG50.37 per litre, down from ZWG53.26, while Blend (E20) petrol has fallen from ZWG53.00 to ZWG51.83 per litre.

Diesel (D50)

Reduced

| Previous | US$1.99 |
| -------- | ------- |
| New | US$1.87 |
| ZWG | 50.37 |

Blend (E20) Petrol

Reduced

| Previous | US$1.98 |
| -------- | ------- |
| New | US$1.93 |
| ZWG | 51.83 |

ZERA said the revised prices will remain in force for the next two weeks. Fuel retailers are permitted to charge lower prices depending on their operating costs and commercial considerations.

The reduction is the second fuel price cut announced by the regulator in less than a month.

According to ZERA, the adjustment reflects ongoing government efforts to cushion consumers from volatility in international fuel markets caused by geopolitical developments.

The authority reviews fuel prices every two weeks, taking into account international oil prices, exchange rate movements and other market factors before setting the maximum pump prices.