Discover how much is petrol in Botswana, 95, 93 & Diesel 50ppm? (Petrole ke bokahe)

Fuel is a necessary part of daily life in the 21st century Botswana and with the recent fuel price hikes it is important to know how much is petrol in Botswana. Covid 19 pandemic and the Russian Ukraine conflict have lead to fuel shortages worldwide and the impacts are now being felt by ordinary Batswana. Find out how much petrol is in Botswana? (Petrole ke bokahe)

Fuel Prices Adjustments as of 26 October 2022

Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority has increased the retail pump prices for petrol and diesel at the following adjusted prices:

1. retail pump price of unleaded petrol 93 be decreased by 175 thebe per litre;
2. retail pump price of unleaded petrol 95 be decreased by 183 thebe per litre;
3. retail pump price of diesel 50 ppm be decreased by 15 thebe per litre; and
4. retail pump price of illuminating paraffin be decreased by 70 thebe per litre.

Fuel Prices Adjustments as of 28 June 2022

Botswana Energy Regulatory Authority has increased the retail pump prices for petrol and diesel at the following adjusted prices:

1. retail pump price of unleaded petrol 93 be increased by 193 thebe per litre;
2. retail pump price of unleaded petrol 95 be increased by 204 thebe per litre;
3. retail pump price of diesel 50 ppm be increased by 128 thebe per litre; and
4. retail pump price of illuminating paraffin be increased by 367 thebe per litre.

How much is Petrol in Botswana?

Batswana on the 26th of October 2022 woke up to an decreased in prices of petrol across the board. The new fuel increase placed the price of 95 petrol at P14.64 from P16.47 and 93 petrol is now P14.42 from P16.17. Diesel 50 ppm went from P17.65 to P17.50.

Why is petrol cheap in Botswana?

Fuel prices in Botswana are lower than neighboring countries such as South Africa, despite South Africa having an overall lower landing cost. Botswana has to transport fuel by rail and road from Durban port through South Africa to Gaborone, where it is then redistributed to service stations. So the main reason why it is cheaper is because of the lower government levies, tariffs, taxes and smaller profit margins by service stations in Botswana. Continue reading to find out how much is petrol in Botswana

How much is fuel in Botswana in Pula?

The table below is the price of fuel in Botswana

Botswana Petrol Price – As of 26 October 2022	BWP/Litre
Unleaded 93	14.42
Unleaded 95	14.64
Diesel 50 ppm	17.50

How much is a litre of petrol in Botswana?

1 litre of Petrol 93 in Botswana is P14.42 and 1 litre of Petrol 95 in Botswana is P14.65

What is the cost of 1 litre of petrol in Botswana?

What is the price of 93 petrol in Botswana?

Botswana Petrol Price for Unleaded 93 – As of 26 October 2022	Liter	Gallon
10 BWP buys you	0.582	0.153
1 USD buys you	0.718	0.189
10 ZAR buys you	0.444	0.117
1 EUR buys you	0.755	0.199

What is the price of Unleaded 95 petrol in Botswana?

Botswana Petrol Price for Unleaded 93 – As of 26 October 2022	Liter	Gallon
10 BWP buys you	0.572	0.151
1 USD buys you	0.706	0.186
10 ZAR buys you	0.436	0.115
1 EUR buys you	0.742	0.196

How much is Diesel 50 ppm in Botswana?

Botswana Petrol Price for Unleaded 93 – As of 26 October 2022	Liter	Gallon
10 BWP buys you	0.558	0.147
1 USD buys you	0.688	0.181
10 ZAR buys you	0.425	0.112
1 EUR buys you	0.724	0.191

The impact of fuel price increase in Botswana

The Higher fuel prices will have adverse effects on the lives of Batswana as more household budgets will be diverted towards transportation costs. here are some of the effects;

1. Motor vehicle running costs: Vehicle owners will immediately feel the impact and will be paying more to fill up.
2. Transport costs: An increase in fuel prices, means higher costs for companies to operate bus and taxi services. These costs are passed onto the consumer.
3.  Consumer goods: An increase in the fuel price impacts the cost of consumer products to an increase in logistic costs. An increase in logistic costs is typically passed onto the consumer, with a basket of goods costing the Batswana more money as a result. see how much is petrol in Botswana here

How to save fuel while driving

Fuel-efficient driving can save you thousands of Pulas in fuel each year, improve road safety and prevent wear on your vehicle. Adopt these 16 fuel-efficient driving techniques to lower your vehicle’s fuel consumption. Find out how much is petrol in Botswana above

1. Accelerate gently
2. Maintain a sturdy speed
3. Anticipate traffic
4. Avoid High speeds
5. Coast to decelerate
6. Avoid idling your vehicle
7. Measure your tire pressure every month
8. Use a manual transmission properly
9. Don’t carry unnecessary weight
10. Remove roof or bicycle racks
11. Use air conditioning sparingly
12. Use a fuel consumption display
13. Track your fuel consumption
14. Plan your trips ahead
15. Combine your trips
16. Drive Less