Fuel prices in Namibia: what you pay now
Petrol went up N$1.50 a litre in October. Diesel stayed the same.
From 7 October 2026, petrol 95 costs N$26.58 a litre at Walvis Bay, up N$1.50. Diesel did not change: diesel 50ppm is N$27.86 and diesel 10ppm is N$27.96 a litre at Walvis Bay.
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy sets fuel prices every month. Walvis Bay is the base price; towns inland pay a little more for the cost of moving fuel by road.
The ministry said the petrol increase followed a sharp rise in international fuel prices in September and a weaker Namibia dollar. It kept diesel unchanged to protect industries that run on it.
Why it matters when buying a car: diesel is now more than N$1 a litre dearer than petrol at Walvis Bay. If you mostly drive in town, a petrol car may cost you less to run. Our guide Choosing a fuel type explains what to weigh up.
We will update this post when the ministry announces the next price review.
Frequently asked questions
What does petrol cost in Namibia right now?
Petrol 95 costs N$26.58 a litre at Walvis Bay, the price in force since 7 October 2026. Inland towns pay a little more.
Is diesel more expensive than petrol in Namibia?
Yes. At Walvis Bay, diesel 50ppm is N$27.86 a litre, which is N$1.28 more than petrol 95 at N$26.58.
Who sets fuel prices in Namibia and how often do they change?
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy reviews fuel prices every month. Prices follow the Basic Fuel Price, which tracks world fuel prices, shipping costs and the Namibia dollar to US dollar exchange rate.
Why does fuel cost more in Windhoek than at the coast?
Walvis Bay is the base price. Towns inland pay a little more because of the cost of moving fuel there by road.
Why did petrol go up in October 2026?
The ministry said world fuel prices rose sharply in September and the Namibia dollar was weaker. It kept diesel unchanged to protect industries that depend on it.