The official fuel prices in effect in Egypt as of 12 October 2026 are EGP 20.75 per litre of 80-octane gasoline, EGP 22.25 per litre of 92-octane gasoline, EGP 24 per litre of 95-octane gasoline, EGP 20.50 per litre of diesel, and EGP 13 per cubic metre of natural gas used for vehicle refuelling.
These prices took effect at 3:00 a.m. on 10 March 2026. As of the review date, no newer official decision has been issued to change them.
Prices last checked: 12 October 2026
Current prices effective from: 10 March 2026
Primary source: Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources
Price status: In effect, with no new official change at the time of review
| Fuel type | Current price | Unit of sale | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline 80 | EGP 20.75 | Litre | 10 March 2026 |
| Gasoline 92 | EGP 22.25 | Litre | 10 March 2026 |
| Gasoline 95 | EGP 24.00 | Litre | 10 March 2026 |
| Diesel | EGP 20.50 | Litre | 10 March 2026 |
| Kerosene | EGP 20.50 | Litre | 10 March 2026 |
| Vehicle natural gas (CNG) | EGP 13.00 | Cubic metre | 10 March 2026 |
| Butane cylinder 12.5 kg | EGP 275 | Cylinder | 10 March 2026 |
| Butane cylinder 25 kg | EGP 550 | Cylinder | 10 March 2026 |
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources published the above prices as part of the decision to adjust the prices of certain petroleum products and vehicle natural gas, issued on 10 March 2026. The ministry's official prices page also shows the same figures for gasoline, diesel, and kerosene.
No. As of 12 October 2026, no new official decision has been issued to raise the prices of gasoline, diesel, or vehicle natural gas. The prices that took effect on 10 March 2026 therefore remain in force.
During October, unofficial forecasts and figures circulated about a possible price adjustment, but forecasts or expert statements do not become an enforceable price until the competent government body issues a decision specifying:
Today's price is the latest official price still in force on the date you visit the page.
Today's decision, on the other hand, means an official body announced a new adjustment on that same day.
So prices can be "in effect today" even though the decision behind them was issued several months ago.
The price of 80-octane gasoline is EGP 20.75 per litre. In the latest official adjustment it rose from EGP 17.75 to EGP 20.75, an increase of EGP 3 per litre, or about 16.9%.
| Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|
| 10 litres | EGP 207.50 |
| 20 litres | EGP 415 |
| 30 litres | EGP 622.50 |
| 40 litres | EGP 830 |
| 50 litres | EGP 1,037.50 |
| 60 litres | EGP 1,245 |
A lower price does not mean 80-octane gasoline suits every car. You should use the minimum octane rating specified by the manufacturer in:
Using fuel with an octane rating below the required minimum can cause pre-ignition or engine knock, and the engine control unit may retard the ignition timing to protect the engine, which can affect performance and consumption.
The price of 92-octane gasoline is EGP 22.25 per litre. The previous price was EGP 19.25, so it rose by EGP 3 per litre, or about 15.6%.
| Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|
| 10 litres | EGP 222.50 |
| 20 litres | EGP 445 |
| 30 litres | EGP 667.50 |
| 40 litres | EGP 890 |
| 50 litres | EGP 1,112.50 |
| 60 litres | EGP 1,335 |
The price difference is EGP 1.50 per litre in favour of gasoline 80.
| Fill-up quantity | Gasoline 80 | Gasoline 92 | Cost difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 litres | EGP 415 | EGP 445 | EGP 30 |
| 30 litres | EGP 622.50 | EGP 667.50 | EGP 45 |
| 40 litres | EGP 830 | EGP 890 | EGP 60 |
| 50 litres | EGP 1,037.50 | EGP 1,112.50 | EGP 75 |
| 60 litres | EGP 1,245 | EGP 1,335 | EGP 90 |
The price difference does not justify using gasoline 80 in a car for which the manufacturer specifies gasoline 92 as the minimum.
The price of 95-octane gasoline is EGP 24 per litre. In the latest official adjustment it rose from EGP 21 to EGP 24, an increase of EGP 3 per litre, or about 14.3%.
| Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|
| 10 litres | EGP 240 |
| 20 litres | EGP 480 |
| 30 litres | EGP 720 |
| 40 litres | EGP 960 |
| 50 litres | EGP 1,200 |
| 60 litres | EGP 1,440 |
The price difference is EGP 1.75 per litre.
| Fill-up quantity | Gasoline 92 | Gasoline 95 | Cost difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 litres | EGP 445 | EGP 480 | EGP 35 |
| 30 litres | EGP 667.50 | EGP 720 | EGP 52.50 |
| 40 litres | EGP 890 | EGP 960 | EGP 70 |
| 50 litres | EGP 1,112.50 | EGP 1,200 | EGP 87.50 |
| 60 litres | EGP 1,335 | EGP 1,440 | EGP 105 |
No. Having a turbocharger does not by itself determine the right gasoline.
One manufacturer may design a turbo engine to run on gasoline 92, while another requires gasoline 95, or allows 92 and recommends 95 for full performance.
You should distinguish between two phrases:
Minimum RON 92
Means gasoline 92 is the minimum acceptable grade.
Minimum RON 92, RON 95 recommended
Means gasoline 92 is acceptable, but the manufacturer recommends 95 under certain conditions or for optimal performance.
The price of diesel is EGP 20.50 per litre. It was EGP 17.50 before the March 2026 decision, an increase of EGP 3 per litre, or about 17.1%.
| Quantity | Cost |
|---|---|
| 10 litres | EGP 205 |
| 20 litres | EGP 410 |
| 40 litres | EGP 820 |
| 60 litres | EGP 1,230 |
| 80 litres | EGP 1,640 |
| 100 litres | EGP 2,050 |
Diesel powers many:
So a change in its price can affect the cost of moving goods and running businesses.
However, the percentage increase in transport fares is not calculated from the diesel increase alone, because operating costs also include wages, maintenance, tyres, financing, insurance, load, and distance.
The price of compressed natural gas used for vehicle refuelling is EGP 13 per cubic metre. The previous price was EGP 10, an increase of EGP 3 per cubic metre, or 30%.
| Gas quantity | Cost |
|---|---|
| 5 cubic metres | EGP 65 |
| 10 cubic metres | EGP 130 |
| 15 cubic metres | EGP 195 |
| 20 cubic metres | EGP 260 |
| 25 cubic metres | EGP 325 |
No. A cubic metre of gas and a litre of gasoline are different units of measurement, and the energy content and engine efficiency differ for each.
So the following comparison is not enough to determine the savings:
Vehicle natural gas: EGP 13 per cubic metre
Gasoline 92: EGP 22.25 per litre
You need to compare the cost of driving 100 kilometres on each fuel using the car's actual consumption.
| Fuel type | Previous price | Current price | Increase | Increase % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline 80 | EGP 17.75 | EGP 20.75 | EGP 3 | 16.9% |
| Gasoline 92 | EGP 19.25 | EGP 22.25 | EGP 3 | 15.6% |
| Gasoline 95 | EGP 21 | EGP 24 | EGP 3 | 14.3% |
| Diesel | EGP 17.50 | EGP 20.50 | EGP 3 | 17.1% |
| Vehicle natural gas | EGP 10 | EGP 13 | EGP 3 | 30% |
| 12.5 kg cylinder | EGP 225 | EGP 275 | EGP 50 | 22.2% |
| 25 kg cylinder | EGP 450 | EGP 550 | EGP 100 | 22.2% |
The current prices took effect at 3:00 a.m. on 10 March 2026. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources attributed the adjustment to the exceptional conditions in energy markets and the rising costs of imports, production, shipping, and insurance.
The numbers 80, 92, and 95 refer to the octane rating, a measure of gasoline's ability to resist pre-ignition or knocking inside the engine under pressure.
| Comparison | Gasoline 80 | Gasoline 92 | Gasoline 95 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | EGP 20.75 | EGP 22.25 | EGP 24 |
| Octane rating | 80 | 92 | 95 |
| Knock resistance | Lowest | Higher than 80 | Highest |
| Correct use | Per the car's manual | Per the car's manual | Per the car's manual |
The octane rating does not directly indicate how clean a fuel is. Its main function is to define the gasoline's resistance to pre-ignition.
Using gasoline 95 does not automatically mean:
An engine may benefit from 95 if it is designed or tuned to take advantage of it, or if the manufacturer requires it.
Mixing them can produce fuel with an approximate octane rating between the two grades, but the exact result depends on the quantity of each.
If the engine requires gasoline 95, you should not rely on mixing permanently to cut costs.
It can lead to:
Do not add an octane booster or a cleaning additive of unknown origin to fix the problem.
You may find one of the following phrases:
RON 92
Minimum RON 92
RON 95 Recommended
Look for a section with one of the following headings:
The same model may be sold with more than one engine, such as:
So do not rely on a recommendation from the owner of a car with the same name before confirming that the engine, model year, and market specifications match.
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Minimum RON 92 | Do not use lower than 92 |
| RON 92 or higher | 92 or a higher octane can be used |
| RON 95 recommended | The manufacturer recommends 95 |
| RON 95 required | The manufacturer requires 95 |
Use the formula:
Fill-up cost = number of litres × price per litre
| Fuel type | Cost of 45 litres |
|---|---|
| Gasoline 80 | EGP 933.75 |
| Gasoline 92 | EGP 1,001.25 |
| Gasoline 95 | EGP 1,080 |
| Diesel | EGP 922.50 |
These figures assume adding a full 45 litres. The actual cost depends on the number of litres shown on the fuel pump, because the tank usually still holds some fuel before refuelling.
The most accurate comparison between cars is not based on the cost of a fill-up, but on the cost of covering the same distance.
Use:
Cost per 100 km =
Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km
× price per litre
| Fuel type | Cost per 100 km |
|---|---|
| Gasoline 80 | EGP 145.25 |
| Gasoline 92 | EGP 155.75 |
| Gasoline 95 | EGP 168 |
| Diesel | EGP 143.50 |
If the car consumes 8 litres per 100 km:
8 × 22.25 = EGP 178 per 100 km
If the car covers 1,500 km per month:
1,500 ÷ 100 × 178
= EGP 2,670 per month
This is an approximate fuel cost and does not include maintenance, tyres, insurance, or licensing.
Use:
Cost per kilometre =
Car consumption per 100 km
× fuel price
÷ 100
A car consuming 6.5 litres of gasoline 92 per 100 km:
6.5 × 22.25 ÷ 100
= approximately EGP 1.446 per kilometre
You can use this figure to calculate:
Use the following formula:
Trip cost =
Distance ÷ 100
× car consumption per 100 km
× fuel price
If the car consumes 7.5 litres per 100 km:
500 ÷ 100 = 5
5 × 7.5 = 37.5 litres
37.5 × 22.25 = approximately EGP 834.38
Add a margin for extra consumption caused by:
The best method is to measure consumption between two full fill-ups.
Actual consumption =
Litres added
÷ kilometres covered
× 100
If you added 35 litres after driving 420 km:
35 ÷ 420 × 100
= 8.33 litres per 100 km
Use the average of three to five fill-ups for a more accurate figure, because a single fill-up can be affected by the station's slope, how the pump clicks off, or road conditions.
Consumption can rise because of driving style, road conditions, or a mechanical fault.
If consumption rises suddenly without any change in usage, have the car inspected instead of trying to compensate with higher-octane gasoline or fuel additives.
The correct tyre pressure is usually found on the driver's door label or in the owner's manual. The number on the tyre sidewall is a limit for the tyre itself, not necessarily the right operating pressure for the car.
Smooth driving reduces the energy wasted on repeated acceleration followed by braking.
A heavier car needs more energy to accelerate and move.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions, and drive off gently instead of letting the car warm up for a long time unnecessarily.
Choose the viscosity and specification approved in the car's manual, because using an unsuitable oil can affect protection and efficiency.
Do not use a cleaner, booster, or higher-octane gasoline as a substitute for repairing a faulty sensor, spark plugs, or injectors.
Do not rely on the unit price alone, because a litre and a cubic metre do not necessarily deliver the same distance.
Use:
Cost per 100 km =
Actual consumption per 100 km
× fuel unit price
Then add the following to the comparison:
A diesel engine may consume less, but it may cost more to buy or maintain. Gas may be cheaper to run, but it requires a conversion cost and maintenance of the cylinder and system.
Feasibility depends on monthly mileage, the car's gas consumption, the conversion cost, and the amount of gasoline used during operation.
Monthly savings =
Monthly gasoline cost
- monthly gas cost
- cost of gasoline used alongside gas
Payback period in months =
Conversion cost
÷ monthly savings
The higher the monthly mileage, the shorter the conversion payback period usually becomes, but that does not make conversion suitable for every engine or every owner.
Used in spark-ignition engines, and sold in Egypt in octane grades 80, 92, and 95.
Used in diesel engines that rely on compression ignition. It is not a substitute for gasoline and must never be put into a gasoline car.
Gas that is compressed and stored in a special cylinder inside the car, used in vehicles manufactured or converted to run on gas. The car may keep its gasoline system alongside the gas system.
It differs from vehicle natural gas in Egypt. Butane is sold in cylinders by weight, while the compressed natural gas used in cars is sold by the cubic metre.
Do not start the engine or attempt to drive. Have the car towed to a specialist centre to drain the tank and inspect the fuel system.
The longer the engine runs on the wrong fuel, the more likely it is to reach internal components and the higher the repair cost.
Avoid:
Check the dealer's instructions, and do not add an octane booster of unknown origin.
If the problem appears immediately after refuelling:
The committee monitoring the automatic pricing mechanism for petroleum products follows the variables that affect the cost of supplying fuel, with participation from bodies including the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Finance, and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation.
Review factors include:
A committee meeting does not mean a price increase is certain. The review may end with prices held steady, some products adjusted, or a decision issued at a later date.
Fuel costs are affected by local and global factors, including:
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources stated that the 10 March 2026 adjustment came amid exceptional conditions in energy markets and rising costs of imports, local production, shipping, and insurance.
However, a rise in global oil prices does not automatically change the local price. The existing price remains in force until a new official decision is issued.
The prices in this article are based on the official decision of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources issued on 10 March 2026, and the price in force only changes with a new official decision.
Do not treat any of the following as a new official price:
Gasoline 80 costs EGP 20.75 per litre, according to the latest official price in force as of 12 October 2026.
Gasoline 92 costs EGP 22.25 per litre.
Gasoline 95 costs EGP 24 per litre.
Diesel costs EGP 20.50 per litre.
Compressed natural gas used for vehicle refuelling costs EGP 13 per cubic metre.
As of 12 October 2026, no official decision newer than the 10 March 2026 decision has been issued.
The current prices took effect at 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
40 × 22.25 = EGP 890
50 × 24 = EGP 1,200
No. The best fuel is the grade that matches the engine's requirements. A car may gain no practical benefit from higher octane if it is not tuned to take advantage of it.
Not if the manufacturer specifies 92 as the minimum. You should stick to the manufacturer's specification even if the lower-octane grade is cheaper.
Use:
Monthly fuel expense =
Monthly distance ÷ 100
× car consumption per 100 km
× fuel price
Vehicle gas is compressed natural gas (CNG) and is sold by the cubic metre. Butane (LPG), in Egyptian pricing, is sold in cylinders of fixed weight for household or commercial use.
The official fuel prices in effect in Egypt as of 12 October 2026 are:
Don't choose fuel based on price alone. Use the octane rating required in your car's manual, and calculate running costs using actual consumption per 100 kilometres.
Any new price should only be treated as in force if an official decision is issued specifying the fuel type, price, unit of sale, and effective time.