- Many African countries are grappling with high price of petrol following high inflation
- Some countries in East Africa are paying more petrol than their counterparts in other African countries
- DRC and Malawi, among others, lead the countries with the highest petrol prices in September
Since the beginning of 2023, there has been a surge in energy costs globally, with consumers bearing the brunt.
Fluctuating inflation rates have continued exacerbating issues for energy consumers worldwide, with Nigeria’s headline inflation peaking at 24.08% for August.