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An official announcement from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration regarding the adjustment of fuel prices, effective as of Megabit 12, 2017 E.C. (March 21, 2025).
Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration
Announcement
Based on Proclamation No. 14/2017, Article 12, which grants the authority to adjust petroleum prices in response to international market changes, the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has set the following new fuel prices effective from Megabit 12, 2017 E.C. (March 21, 2025):
| No. | Fuel Type | Price (ETB per Liter) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benzene (Petrol) | 112.67 |
| 2 | Diesel | 107.93 |
| 3 | Kerosene | 107.93 |
| 4 | Light Black Diesel Oil | 109.22 |
| 5 | Heavy Black Diesel Oil | 106.75 |
| 6 | Jet Fuel (Jet A-1) | 109.20 |
Minister, Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration
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- Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise
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The essence of the announcement, including the new fuel prices as specified: 112.67 ETB per liter for petrol, 107.93 ETB per liter for diesel, 107.93 ETB per liter for kerosene, 109.22 ETB per liter for light black diesel oil, 106.75 ETB per liter for heavy black diesel oil, and 109.20 ETB per liter for jet fuel.
Below is the expected price variation according location
This document is an official announcement from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration, detailing the new fuel prices for various regions and cities across the country. The prices are set in accordance with Proclamation No. 14/2017, Article 12, which allows the government to adjust petroleum prices based on international market trends. The new prices were effective as of Megabit 12, 2017 E.C. (March 21, 2025). The document lists the retail prices for benzene (petrol) across 24 different locations in Ethiopia, reflecting slight variations based on regional distribution costs.
Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration
Announcement
In accordance with Proclamation No. 14/2017, Article 12, which authorizes the adjustment of petroleum prices in response to international market changes, the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has established the following new retail prices for benzene (petrol) effective from Megabit 12, 2017 E.C. (March 21, 2025):
| No. | City/Region | Price (ETB per Liter) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addis Ababa and Surrounding | 111.94 |
| 2 | Adama | 113.89 |
| 3 | Asosa | 106.73 |
| 4 | Arba Minch | 112.67 |
| 5 | Awash | 113.43 |
| 6 | Bahir Dar | 112.36 |
| 7 | Bonga | 112.46 |
| 8 | Debre Markos | 113.81 |
| 9 | Dessie | 112.31 |
| 10 | Dilla | 112.67 |
| 11 | Dire Dawa | 114.81 |
| 12 | Gambella | 111.30 |
| 13 | Gonder | 114.04 |
| 14 | Harar | 112.26 |
| 15 | Hawassa | 112.86 |
| 16 | Jigjiga | 109.43 |
| 17 | Jimma | 112.28 |
| 18 | Kombolcha | 112.94 |
| 19 | Mekelle | 111.34 |
| 20 | Mizan | 113.99 |
| 21 | Nekemte | 113.07 |
| 22 | Shashemene | 112.92 |
| 23 | Wolaita Sodo | 112.92 |
| 24 | Woliso | 114.15 |
Note: These prices are for benzene (petrol) only, as per the directive of the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration.
Explanation:
- Purpose: The document outlines the new retail prices for benzene (petrol) across various cities and regions in Ethiopia, reflecting adjustments due to global market pressures and distribution costs.
- Price Variation: The prices vary slightly by location, likely due to transportation and logistical costs. For example, Addis Ababa and its surrounding areas have a price of 111.94 ETB per liter, while Dire Dawa has the highest at 114.81 ETB per liter, and Asosa has the lowest at 106.73 ETB per liter.
- Context: This follows the Ministry’s broader fuel price adjustment announced on the same date, which also set prices for other fuel types (e.g., diesel, kerosene, jet fuel) as shared in your previous message.
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