Ghana has been ranked 10th among African countries with the highest fuel prices in June 2025, despite experiencing a consistent fall in prices for the seventh time this year. The country’s fuel price currently stands at $1.399 per litre, placing it 60th globally, according to .
The data further reveals that fuel costs remain relatively high in Ghana, even though the cedi has appreciated by 24% since the beginning of 2025.
Central African Republic tops the list in Africa with a fuel price of $1.830 per litre. It is followed by Senegal at $1.725, Zimbabwe at $1.540, Côte d’Ivoire at $1.490, and Burkina Faso at $1.481 in second to fifth positions, respectively. Cameroon ($1.464), Malawi ($1.460), Morocco ($1.442), and Uganda ($1.402) occupy the sixth to ninth positions.
Compared to last month’s rankings, June saw a rise in fuel prices for the Central African Republic, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Malawi, and Morocco. Guinea and Sierra Leone dropped off the top 10 list, making room for Ghana and Uganda.
Fuel prices at local pumps have been on a decline since June 16, 2025. Some stations are now quoting petrol at GH¢10.99 per litre, while diesel has also dropped to GH¢12.45 from GH¢12.75.
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies earlier indicated that the cedi’s continued strength against the US dollar has played a significant role in easing prices at the pump. In addition, the Chamber noted that “the government’s decision to suspend the GH¢1 levy also averted a price increase.”
