The Government of The Gambia has introduced new measures to cushion citizens and businesses from rising global fuel prices, driven largely by ongoing tensions in the Middle East affecting supply and transport routes.

In a statement issued on April 3, 2026, the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines said indicative prices for April would have risen sharply if fully passed on to consumers — reaching D101.29 per litre for petrol (up 22.78%) and D124.72 per litre for diesel (up 47.43%).

To ease the burden, the government has set the following pump prices:

Petrol: D98.00 per litre

Diesel: D95.00 per litre

This means the state is subsidising fuel costs by:

D3.29 per litre on petrol

D29.72 per litre on diesel

The total subsidy for the period stands at D316,146,722.52, underscoring what officials describe as government’s commitment to protecting the public amid global price shocks.

The ministry said it will continue to engage Oil Marketing Companies and other stakeholders to ensure stable fuel supply and responsible pricing, while closely monitoring international developments.

Further measures, it added, will be introduced if necessary to balance affordability with fuel availability.