09/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING NEWS:
SIERRA LEONE RAISES FUEL PRICES AS PETROL HITS NLe40 AND DIESEL NLe45 PER LITRE
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE — 9 SEPTEMBER 2026: Sierra Leone has implemented a new increase in the pump prices of petroleum products, with the revised prices taking effect nationwide on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
Under the latest pricing regime published by the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), petrol is now selling at NLe40 per litre, while diesel is priced at NLe45 per litre. Kerosene is now NLe42 per litre, while fuel oil stands at NLe32 per litre.
The latest adjustment represents an increase of NLe5 per litre for both petrol and diesel compared with the previous prices.
The Government says the increase is largely driven by continued increases in international petroleum prices and pressures in the global oil market. According to information released following the adjustment, the current pricing formula would have produced a full pass-through price of approximately NLe41.04 per litre for petrol and NLe46.76 for diesel.
However, the Government says it is absorbing part of the increase through subsidies in an effort to protect consumers from the full impact of rising international prices.
The Government has also announced additional support aimed at maintaining the existing Waka Fine public transport fares. This means commuters are not expected to face an immediate increase in Waka Fine fares as a direct result of the new pump prices.
The fuel-price adjustment comes at a time when Sierra Leone has experienced concerns over fuel availability, including reports of reduced or suspended sales at some filling stations and long queues in parts of the country.
Government says the revised prices are also intended to support the restoration of normal fuel supply and ensure petroleum products remain available nationwide.
The authorities have further indicated plans to strengthen Sierra Leone's role in the petroleum supply chain, including fuel importation, storage and wholesale supply, as part of broader efforts to improve national fuel security and reduce the country's exposure to international supply disruptions and price shocks.
For ordinary Sierra Leoneans, however, the increase is likely to remain a major economic concern, particularly because fuel prices can affect transportation, commercial activities, food distribution and the general cost of living.
With petrol now at NLe40 and diesel at NLe45 per litre, citizens and businesses will be watching closely to see how the latest adjustment affects transportation costs and prices across the wider economy.
KID-AFAN will continue to follow the situation and provide updates as further developments emerge.
