By Advent Shoko
HARARE – There is some relief for motorists and businesses this February after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) announced a reduction in fuel prices.
In its latest update effective 10 February 2026, ZERA lowered the maximum pump prices for both Diesel 50 and Blend (E5), compared to January.
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What Has Changed?
February 2026 Prices (Effective 10 February – 4 March 2026):
| ZWG | US$ | |||
| Diesel 50 (ZWG/litre) | Blend – E5 (ZWG/litre) | Diesel 50 (US$/litre) | Blend – E5 (US$/litre) | |
| Maximum prices | 38.84 | 40.04 | 1.52 | 1.56 |
January 2026 Prices (Effective 5 January – 4 February 2026):
| ZWG | US$ | |||
| Diesel 50 (ZWG/litre) | Blend – E5 (ZWG/litre) | Diesel 50 (US$/litre) | Blend – E5 (US$/litre) | |
| Maximum prices | 39.27 | 40.58 | 1.52 | 1.57 |
Fuel prices go down in both ZiG and US$
In local currency terms, diesel dropped from ZWG 39.27 to 38.84 per litre, while petrol blend fell from ZWG 40.58 to 40.04 per litre.
In US dollar terms, diesel remains unchanged at US$1.52, while petrol blend slightly decreased from US$1.57 to US$1.56 per litre.
It may look small on paper, but for kombi operators, cross-border transporters, farmers and logistics companies, even a few cents matter. Fuel is a major cost driver in Zimbabwe’s economy. When prices go down, transport costs ease, and that can eventually trickle down to food prices and general goods.
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