The government of Sierra Leone has announced an increase in fuel prices effective Monday, 3 August 2026, with petrol rising from NLe33.00 to NLe35.00 per litre and diesel from NLe35.00 to NLe40.00 per litre.

The Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, and Oil Marketing Companies reviewed the petroleum pricing formula, taking into account changes in international fuel prices and the exchange rate, according to a public notice issued by the Petroleum Regulatory Agency.

The government said it is providing a subsidy of NLe2.11 per litre for petrol and NLe3.04 per litre for diesel to keep prices affordable.

The Petroleum Regulatory Agency said fuel prices will continue to be reviewed regularly, and if international fuel prices decline, future price adjustments will reflect those changes.

The notice did not specify when the next review would take place.