The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has announced increases in selected petroleum product and vehicle gas prices from Tuesday, 10 March 2026, amid exceptional conditions in global energy markets.
The revised prices take effect at 3 a.m. on 10 March, as follows:
Product | New price | Previous price |
|---|---|---|
95-octane petrol | EGP 24/litre | EGP 21/litre |
92-octane petrol | EGP 22.25/litre | EGP 19.25/litre |
80-octane petrol | EGP 20.75/litre | EGP 17.75/litre |
Diesel | EGP 20.50/litre | EGP 17.50/litre |
Domestic LPG cylinder, 12.5 kg | EGP 275 | EGP 225 |
LPG cylinder, 25 kg | EGP 550 | EGP 450 |
Vehicle natural gas | EGP 13/m³ | EGP 10/m³ |
The ministry attributed the decision to exceptional geopolitical developments in the Middle East and their direct impact on global energy markets, which have significantly raised import and domestic production costs. Supply-chain disruption, higher risk levels and increased shipping and insurance costs have driven crude oil and petroleum product prices to levels not seen for years.
In response, the state continues to strengthen domestic production, encourage exploration and develop Egypt’s oil and gas resources by incentivising investment partners to expand their activities, with the aim of reducing the import bill.
The government is closely monitoring market and cost developments to maintain sustainable petroleum product and gas supplies for citizens and all sectors of the economy.
It said exceptional measures are part of responsible management of current international challenges, with energy security and domestic market stability remaining the highest priorities. Source: the Petroleum Ministry’s official Facebook page.
