The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced the Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices for March 2026, showing a modest increase in the US dollar price per kilogram, while the local currency (ZWG) price remains relatively stable.
According to ZERA, LPG will be priced at US$1.56 per kilogram and ZWG 39.70 per kilogram. Retail operators are required to display these prices prominently at their outlets for transparency. However, ZERA notes that selling below the prescribed price is allowed, depending on individual trading advantages.
How geopolitics is affecting energy markets:
The global energy landscape remains volatile against the backdrop of the ongoing US–Israeli war on Iran, which has disrupted crude and LNG supplies via the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a shipping route for around 20 % of the world’s oil and gas trade. Experts say this conflict has driven oil prices above US $100 per barrel, creating supply shocks and upward pressure on energy costs worldwide and potentially influencing local LPG pricing trends and inflation
For comparison, the February 2026 LPG price stood at US$1.55 per kilogram and ZWG 39.98 per kilogram, indicating a slight uptick in the US dollar price while the local currency price slightly decreased.
This LPG pricing update comes amid ongoing discussions on energy affordability and cost-of-living pressures in Zimbabwe, highlighting ZERA’s efforts to maintain stability in energy costs while ensuring accessibility for households and businesses alike.
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