Current fuel pricesEffective 17 August 2026
PetrolNLe35LitreStable
DieselNLe40LitreStable
KeroseneNLe38.41LitreNLe6.15
Fuel OilNLe30.16LitreNLe0.43
PetrolNLe35LitreStable
DieselNLe40LitreStable
KeroseneNLe38.41LitreNLe6.15
Fuel OilNLe30.16LitreNLe0.43
Pricing

Pricing Formula & Regime

NPRA publishes petroleum pricing information to support transparency, market stability and public understanding of petroleum product price movements.

Methodology

Regular assessments analyse market dynamics, cost structures and external factors influencing petroleum product prices.

Transparency

NPRA publishes pricing updates to provide stakeholders and the public with insight into the factors influencing petroleum product pricing.

Current regime

Petroleum Pricing Regime - 17th August 2026

Effective 17 August 2026

Live price update

Official petroleum prices

Current NPRA published pump prices for Sierra Leone’s downstream petroleum market.

Effective date17 August 2026
PMS

Petrol

Official
NLe35per Litre
AGO

Diesel

Official
NLe40per Litre
KERO

Kerosene

Official
NLe38.41per Litre
FO

Fuel Oil

Official
NLe30.16per Litre
Formula

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Published pricing regimes

RegimeEffective datePetrolDieselKeroseneFuel Oil
Petroleum Pricing Regime - 17th August 202617 August 202635.0040.0038.4130.16
Latest updates

Public updates

Official news, notices and media updates from NPRA.

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Public guidance

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to common public and operator questions about licensing, pricing and downstream petroleum regulation.

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01How can I apply for a license with the NPRA?
  • Write a letter of intent addressed to the Director General, National Petroleum Regulatory Authority, A.J Momoh Street, British Council, Tower Hill, Freetown.
  • Depending on the business model, the Authority shall advise and give a time frame for licences to be granted.
Licensing
02What is a fuel subsidy?

A fuel subsidy is financial support provided by the Government to reduce the cost of petroleum products paid by consumers.

Fuel Pricing
03Does the Government set fuel prices?

Yes. Fuel prices are approved by the Government using the approved pricing formula to ensure fair, transparent and sustainable pricing.

Fuel Pricing
04How are fuel prices determined?

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 Pricing
05Why don't fuel prices fall immediately when global prices decline?

Fuel prices are reviewed periodically to minimise the impact of short-term international market fluctuations and promote price stability.

Fuel Pricing