Freetown, 24th September 2026- The Government of Sierra Leone has assured citizens that fuel prices will remain unchanged despite global market pressures, following fresh engagements with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
In a public notice issued on Thursday, September 24, the Ministry of Information and Civic Education confirmed that the country has sufficient fuel reserves and that OMCs will continue selling petroleum products at the agreed pump prices. Petrol will remain at NLe40 per litre, while diesel stays at NLe45 per litre.
Without government intervention, the full pass-through market prices would have been NLe41.80 for petrol and NLe47.89 for diesel. To cushion consumers, the government is maintaining subsidies of NLe1.80 per litre on petrol and NLe2.89 per litre on diesel, ensuring stability at the pumps until the next scheduled review.
The notice further highlighted that targeted subsidies will continue for Waka Fine buses, keeping public transport fares unchanged. Authorities pledged ongoing monitoring of fuel supply, distribution, and pricing nationwide to prevent disruptions.
This move comes at a time when many economies are grappling with rising energy costs, and Sierra Leone’s decision to sustain subsidies reflects its commitment to shielding households and businesses from inflationary shocks.
