The Price of Fuel in Somalia is Rising Again

Mogadishu, 8 October 2026 — The price of fuel in Somalia has recently experienced a new increase, with some traders selling fuel at a price ranging from $1.15 to $1.17 per liter, while reports from some areas of the country indicate it has reached $1.19 per liter.

Days ago, the price of fuel was nearly $1.10 per liter, which means that within a short period, the market has risen again.

This increase comes at a time when the global oil market is still facing pressure due to tensions in the Middle East and threats concerning ships and key oil routes.

Somalia is heavily reliant on imported fuel, making domestic prices react quickly to changes in the global market, shipping costs, and the security situation of trade routes.

Previous reports on Somalia have shown that tensions in the Middle East have previously affected domestic fuel prices. A study released by Somali Public Agenda indicated that in Mogadishu, fuel prices during earlier periods of tension rose from $0.65 to a level reaching $1.50 per liter.

The rise in fuel prices is not limited to fuel stations alone. Somalia, where transportation, electricity, and most businesses are directly or indirectly dependent on fuel, an increase in the price per liter could raise transportation costs and other services.