Fuel prices increase to Rwf 860

The Ministry of Trade and Industry on Wednesday announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices. In a statement, the Ministry announced that pump prices on petrol and diesel will increase from Rwf 826 to Rwf 860 per litre. The new price will be effective Thursday, 5th May ,2016.

Wednesday, May 04, 2016
A pump attendant refills a car. Fuel pump prices have increased to Rwf 860 (File)

The Ministry of Trade and Industry on Wednesday announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices.

In a statement, the Ministry announced that pump prices on petrol and diesel will increase from Rwf 826 to Rwf 860 per litre.

The new price will be effective Thursday,  5th May ,2016.

The increase from Rwf 826 to Rwf 860 is due to international oil prices which increased by  35% between January and May 2016.