The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority provides regulatory oversight for Sierra Leone’s downstream petroleum sector, including licensing, pricing, petroleum stock monitoring, market data, compliance oversight and public information.
Current NPRA published pump prices for Sierra Leone’s downstream petroleum market.
Three clear public pathways for operators, citizens, investors and sector stakeholders.
Strengthening transparency, compliance and public confidence in the petroleum sector.
“We remain firmly committed to supporting His Excellency the President’s New Direction Agenda by strengthening professionalism, compliance and transparency within Sierra Leone’s downstream petroleum sector.
As the national regulator, our duty is to ensure that the sector operates in a manner that is fair, efficient, competitive and capable of attracting credible investment. A well-regulated petroleum market is essential to supply security, consumer protection, revenue mobilisation and wider national development.
The Authority will continue to promote a more open, transparent and competitive market for all licensed operators. Fair competition strengthens investor confidence, improves efficiency and ensures that the sector develops on a sound regulatory footing. Sierra Leone remains open to responsible investors who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to the growth, stability and resilience of the downstream petroleum industry.
We will also support the development of critical petroleum infrastructure across the country, including refinery development, tank farms, bulk transportation, storage facilities and modern retail networks. These investments are necessary to improve product availability, strengthen national supply reliability and support affordability for the public.
Compliance will remain central to our regulatory work. The Authority will continue to enforce petroleum laws, licence conditions, safety standards and tax obligations in order to protect consumers, safeguard government revenue and ensure that all operators compete on a fair and lawful basis.
We will further strengthen our engagement with regional and international petroleum institutions, including the World Petroleum Council and the African Refiners and Distributors Association. Through these partnerships, the Authority will draw on technical knowledge, regulatory best practice and sector cooperation to support the long-term development of Sierra Leone’s petroleum industry.
Our objective is clear: to regulate with fairness, act with professionalism, enforce compliance without compromise and build public confidence in a sector that remains vital to Sierra Leone’s economic stability and national development.
Presidential leadership for investment, reform and petroleum sector growth.
Sierra Leone’s petroleum sector continues to play an important role in national development, energy security and economic growth. Under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, Government has prioritised reforms that strengthen transparency, attract responsible investment and improve the long-term resilience of the downstream petroleum industry.
Encouraging credible local and international investment in petroleum infrastructure, storage, transportation and retail operations.
Strengthening the transition from PRA to NPRA with a clearer mandate for regulation, monitoring and sector development.
Supporting a petroleum market that improves product availability, sector efficiency and affordability for the people of Sierra Leone.
Current product stock, available weeks and projected stock-out dates.
Current national product stock levels and projected stock-out dates published for public supply visibility.
| Product | Total Stock | Available Stock | Projected Stock-Out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 30,601,030 Litres | 5.70 weeks | 18th July 2026 |
| Diesel | 47,252,960 Litres | 8.70 weeks | 8th August 2026 |
| Jet A1/Kero | 2,360,929 Litres | 4.40 weeks | 9th July 2026 |
| Marine Fuel Oil | 7,018,090 Litres | 10.70 weeks | 22nd August 2026 |
| LPG/Cooking Gas | 358,821.00 Kg | 5.10 weeks | 13th July 2026 |
Published market share, import volumes, sales trends and pricing formula components for Sierra Leone’s downstream petroleum sector.
29.0% market share
Partnerships that support regulatory cooperation, market intelligence and downstream petroleum sector development.
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Official June 2026 petroleum pricing regime.
Official May 2026 petroleum pricing regime.
Official April 2026 petroleum pricing regime.
Official March 2026 petroleum pricing regime.
Official January 2026 petroleum pricing regime.
Being an Act to Repeal and Replace The Petroleum Regulatory Agency Act 2014 (Act No.3 of 2014
9 July 2026NPRA Director General Brima Baluwa Koroma briefed Parliament's Committee on Trade and Industry on developments in Sier…
23 June 2026NPRA Director General Baluwa Koroma engaged development partners and members of the Sierra Leonean diaspora at the ina…
20 June 2026The National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has announced that the Government of Sierra Leone's fuel subsidy pr…
Quick answers to common public and operator questions about licensing, pricing and downstream petroleum regulation.
View all FAQs ↗A fuel subsidy is financial support provided by the Government to reduce the cost of petroleum products paid by consumers.
Yes. Fuel prices are approved by the Government using the approved pricing formula to ensure fair, transparent and sustainable pricing.
Fuel prices are determined using an approved pricing formula. The formula takes into account the international reference price for refined petroleum products (Platts), published by S&P Global, the exchange rate provided by the Bank of Sierra Leone, and other costs incurred throughout the petroleum supply chain.
Fuel prices are reviewed periodically to minimise the impact of short-term international market fluctuations and promote price stability.
