HARARE — Zimbabwe has officially launched formal research and trials into blending diesel with ethanol, a strategic move by the Government to cushion consumers from volatile global fuel prices and reduce a heavy reliance on petroleum imports. The initiative, conducted by Green Fuel Zimbabwe, marks a potential turning point in the nation's energy security strategy.

HARARE — Motorists breathed a collective sigh of relief late Friday as the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) announced an immediate reduction in pump prices for both diesel and petrol, marking the first tangible cooldown following the steep hikes earlier this month. The adjustment, effective immediately as of April 17, 2026, sees diesel drop to US$2.09 per litre (down from US$2.11) and petrol fall to US$2.08 per litre (a significant drop from US$2.23).

HARARE — In a move that sent shockwaves through global energy markets, Brent crude oil prices crashed to $94.91 per barrel yesterday, marking a staggering 13% decline in a single session. This historic plunge follows the announcement by the U.S. administration of a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of a total blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. While the world celebrates, Zimbabwean motorists remain trapped in a high-cost cycle. Despite the global dip, petrol and diese

HARARE — Zimbabwe’s recent announcement of a US$0.54 per litre diesel tax removal has triggered widespread debate after fuel prices increased instead of falling, raising concerns over transparency in the country’s fuel pricing model. Motorists and businesses are questioning the credibility of the policy following the latest price adjustments by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority, which saw petrol rise to US$2.23 per litre and diesel to US$2.11.

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced a sharp increase in Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices for April 2026, raising the cost to US$1.85 per kilogramme, up from US$1.56 in March.

Zimbabwe’s ride-hailing industry is under strain following a sharp increase in fuel prices to a record US$2.17 per litre, triggering fare disputes between drivers and passengers and threatening the viability of app-based transport services. The latest hike, confirmed by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), marks the second fuel price increase in Zimbabwe in less than a month, driven largely by global oil market volatility.

The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has called on the government to temporarily review fuel taxes, levies, and administrative charges to help ease pressure from rising Zimbabwe fuel prices. The appeal comes as the latest fuel price increase in Zimbabwe pushes diesel to US$2.05 per litre, up from US$1.52, while petrol (E5) has climbed to US$2.17 from US$1.56 before March 4, 2026.

Parliament has called on Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo to deliver an urgent ministerial statement after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority raised fuel prices this month.

Zimbabwe’s latest fuel price increase, with petrol now at $2.17 per litre, has triggered a familiar wave of frustration. Social media is awash with anger, commuters are bracing for higher fares, and businesses are quietly recalculating their costs. The explanation being offered is equally familiar: global oil prices are rising, driven by escalating tensions involving Iran in the Middle East. It is true, but it is not the whole truth. Because while the trigger may be global, t

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced a sharp increase in fuel prices for March 2026, citing rising global cost pressures and supply chain disruptions.