Motorists can expect some relief at the pumps in July, as the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MIME) announced a reduction in fuel prices, effective from midnight on Friday, 3 July 2026.

After two hefty increases over the past two months, there is some relief for the motorist as fuel pump prices remain unchanged for the month of June.

The Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME), Modestus Amutse, made the announcement today.

Motorists across the country will pay more for fuel from midnight tonight, as pump prices are set to increase once again.

Fuel prices affect more than just motorists - they influence transport, food prices, farming, logistics, and business operations.

Windhoek taxi drivers expressed frustration over the fuel price hike.

Motorists will face higher fuel prices starting at midnight on 8 May 2026.

Motorists can expect some relief at fuel pumps this week, as petrol prices will drop by one dollar per liter, while both diesel grades will decrease by 50 cents per liter, effective Wednesday.
 

Although global oil prices have increased, local motorists will not pay extra for fuel in October. Local prices for both petrol and diesel grades remain unchanged.

The declining cost of unleaded petrol and automotive diesel oil in the global oil market is among several factors that led to the fuel prices for the month of September remaining unchanged.

The transport sector heads into the month of June with a bit of relief, with motorists set to pay less for both petrol and diesel.

The price of petrol will decrease by 30 cents per litre, while prices of both diesel variants, Diesel 50ppm and Diesel 10ppm will decrease by 70 cents per litre.

JUST IN | The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced an increase of N$1.98 in the price of diesel while the price of petrol remains unchanged.

The new fuel prices in Walvis Bay will thus be N$24.10/l for diesel, while petrol remains at N$20.08/l.