The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced an upward review in fuel prices for May 2026, citing the changes to increased international oil prices.
These have been trigged by ongoing geopolitical tensions around oil producing nations.
Under the new pricing structure, diesel will now sell at K33.99 per litre, kerosene at K35.05, and Jet A-1 at K37.98 per litre. Meanwhile, petrol remains unchanged at K27.15 per litre.
The ERB pointed out that while the Zambian Kwacha posted slight gains against the green buck, the appreciation was not enough to fully cushion the impact of the global oil price increase.
The revised fuel prices take effect from midnight on tonight, April 30, 2026, and will remain in force until the next pricing review.
