Lesotho’s Petroleum Fund has announced fuel price increases across all grades, effective Wednesday, 6 May 2026, at every retail outlet in the country.
Maseru — The Petroleum Fund announced on Today (Tues) that fuel prices will rise with effect from Wednesday, 6 May 2026. The increases affect petrol, diesel and paraffin nationwide.
Petrol 93 will rise by M2.90 per litre to a new pump price of M25.40, while Petrol 95 increases by M2.60 per litre to M25.90. Diesel 50 sees the sharpest adjustment, rising M4.25 per litre to M34.75. Paraffin, relied upon by low-income households for cooking and heating, will cost M22.50 per litre after a M1.20 increase.
| Fuel | Grade | New price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 93 ULP | M25.40/litre | ▲ M2.90 |
| Petrol | 95 ULP | M25.90/litre | ▲ M2.60 |
| Diesel | 50 ppm | M34.75/litre | ▲ M4.25 |
| Paraffin | Illuminating | M22.50/litre | ▲ M1.20 |
The Petroleum Fund urged all fuel retailers to comply immediately and to charge only the gazetted prices. Retailers found selling at unauthorised prices face legal action.
“Retailers are reminded that selling fuel at prices other than those gazetted constitutes a violation of the law and action will be taken.” — ‘Makananelo Kome (Adv.), Interim Chief Executive Officer, Petroleum Fund
The public may report non-compliant outlets by calling the Petroleum Fund’s toll-free line: 80022004.
Copies of the official gazette are available at the Petroleum Fund’s offices at LCCI Building, Orpen Road, Old Europa, Maseru, and on the fund’s website at www.petroleum.org.ls.
