Egypt officially raises gasoline and diesel prices and stabilizes them until October 2026
The Egyptian government decided, starting from the morning of Friday October 17, 2025, to officially raise the selling prices of gasoline and diesel in the local market, in a step that comes as part of the automatic pricing mechanism for fuel based on global prices and local production costs.
According to the issued government statement, the new prices are as follows:
_ Gasoline 95: increased from 19 pounds to 21 pounds per liter.
_ Gasoline 92: increased from 17.25 pounds to 19.25 pounds per liter.
_ Gasoline 80: increased from 15.75 pounds to 17.75 pounds per liter.
_ Diesel: increased from 15.5 pounds to 17.5 pounds per liter.
_ Auto gas: increased to 10 pounds per cubic meter.
The statement confirmed that the new prices will remain fixed for a full year, unless there are significant changes in Brent crude prices or the exchange rate of the pound against the dollar.
* Pricing mechanism and government support
The government relies on an automatic pricing mechanism for fuels, based on the average prices of Brent crude in global markets, the exchange rate of the pound against the dollar, in addition to local costs of transportation, refining, and distribution.
Earlier, Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly clarified that the current increase in fuel prices may be the last if global prices stabilize at their current levels.
He emphasized the state's continued support to ensure market stability and not to burden citizens with additional costs without justification.
The state allocated in the budget for the fiscal year 2025_ 2026 about 150 billion pounds to support fuels and electricity, with 75 billion pounds for each sector, figures that align with financial reform plans that include gradually reducing support.
For comparison, fuel support in the previous fiscal year's budget amounted to 154.5 billion pounds, indicating a significant reduction in the size of support as part of the state's strategy to control the deficit and strengthen public finances.
* Inflation decreases .. and food prices vary
In a related context, data from the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics showed a decrease in the annual inflation rate for consumer prices in Egyptian cities to 11.7% in September 2025, compared to 12% in August.
The annual inflation rate for the total republic recorded 10.3%, down from 11.2% in August.
The food and beverage sector witnessed a slight increase of 0.3%, due to rising prices of:
• grains and bread: 4.7%
• fish and seafood: 6.9%
• dairy, cheese, and eggs: 1.8%
• oils and fats: 5.2%
• sugar and its products: 2%
• fruits: a noticeable jump of 45.2%
• soft drinks and juices: 13.9%
• coffee, tea, and cocoa: 4.8%
In contrast, prices decreased for:
• meat and poultry: -1.6%
• vegetables: -23.3%
The annual inflation rate had peaked at 38% in September 2023, before it began to gradually decline after Egypt signed a financial support agreement worth 8 billion dollars with the International Monetary Fund in March 2024.
