June 09
Rwanda: Govt, Importers Expand Fuel Reserves As Global Prices Surge
The government and fuel importers are planning major investments in fuel storage facilities as the country seeks to increase its strategic petroleum reserves, amid rising global… Read more »
April 29
Rwanda: Are Rising Fuel Prices Driving e-Mobility Transition?
When Longtai Auto Rwanda, a distributor of electric vehicles (EVs), began operations in Rwanda in June 2025, it sold only six cars in its first month. Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Call for Policy Reforms to Ease Fuel Cost Pressures
Rising fuel prices have become a daily concern for households and businesses in Rwanda, reshaping how people move, work, and spend. Read more »
April 27
Rwanda: Park-and-Ride - A Smart Response to Rising Fuel Costs and a Greener Kigali
The roll out of park-and-ride facilities, with Gahanga now added to the network, is a timely and commendable intervention. At a moment when fuel prices continue to strain household… Read more »
Rwanda: What Drivers Should Know Before Choosing Electric or Fuel
Users of electric vehicles (EVs) are reporting lower operating costs compared to those using fuel-powered cars, as Rwanda grapples with rising fuel prices. Read more »
April 21
Rwanda: Rising Oil Shocks Demand a Culture of Frugality
As global tensions in the Middle East disrupt petroleum supply chains, Rwanda is already feeling the strain through rising fuel prices and a higher cost of living. Read more »
April 17
Rwanda: Petrol Price Increase By Over Rwf600 On a Litre
Petrol prices on the pump have been increased to Rwf2,938 per litre, up from Rwf2,303, while diesel remains unchanged at Rwf2,205, following a new tariff announced by Rwanda… Read more »
April 14
Rwanda: Rising Fuel Costs Push Up Food Prices Across Kigali
Traders across Kigali say prices of various food items and basic commodities have risen in recent weeks, attributing the trend to increased fuel costs driven by the conflict in the… Read more »
April 12
Rwanda: Fuel Hike Leaves Truck Drivers Stranded Abroad in Contract Disputes
Some transporters and cargo owners are locked in growing disputes following the recent fuel price increase, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, with some operators halting… Read more »
April 06
Rwanda: Why Rwanda's Fuel Demand Surged By Nearly 40 Percent in April
Rwanda's daily demand for petroleum products rose sharply to 3.1 million litres in the beginning of April, up from the usual range of between two to 2.5 million litres, according… Read more »
Rwanda: Fuel Price Hike Set to Affect Road Construction Costs - Officials
The recent fuel price increase is expected to push up costs in the infrastructure sector, particularly road construction, where key materials such as bitumen are petroleum-based,… Read more »
March 04
Rwanda: Economists Warn of Oil Shock, Urge Spending Cuts
Rwandans should start cutting non-essential spending and prepare for higher prices if Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz, economists have warned. Read more »
November 14, 2025
Rwanda: Could New Fuel Price Changes Affect Public Transport Fares?
Following the recent rise in fuel prices, some public transporters have approached government authorities asking for a review of the current transport fare tariffs. Read more »
