Rwanda Utility Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced an upward adjustment in fuel pump prices, effective from Saturday, September 6, 2025, and valid for the next two months.
According to the new tariffs, the price of a liter of petrol has increased to Frw 1,862, up from Frw 1,803, while diesel now costs Frw 1,808, rising from Frw 1,757.
In its statement, RURA assured consumers that the Government closely monitors fluctuations in international fuel prices and broader economic conditions to prevent sharp increases that could negatively impact the daily lives of Rwandans.
Without such regulation, the ripple effects of high fuel costs would drive up the prices of essential goods and services, including food, medicine, public and cargo transport, rent, clothing, and internet services.
The statement, signed by RURA Director General Evariste Rugigana, also emphasized that Rwanda maintains adequate petroleum reserves, managed in line with the country’s broader economic priorities.
Since Rwanda neither produces petroleum products nor has direct access to the sea, the country relies entirely on imports. Fuel is typically transported to Kigali from Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam port, covering a distance of 1,457 kilometers by road.
Given the importation cycle, which takes approximately two months, fuel prices are reviewed and updated every 60 days. The Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Ministry of Infrastructure, and RURA experts jointly determine the adjustments.
Government officials added that, without subsidies, the cost per liter would be significantly higher. Rwanda currently maintains strategic reserves capable of sustaining the country for up to four months in case of supply disruptions.
