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Malawi ranks #1 globally for the biggest fuel price increase

Fuel crisis eases in Lilongwe

Zutobi has published its 2026 Global Gas Prices Report, ranking fuel price changes across more than 170 countries.

Malawi ranks #1 globally for the largest fuel price increase.


Gas prices surged from $4.91 per gallon in 2021 to $13.02 in 2026, representing a 164.94% increase, the highest recorded in the report.

This places Malawi at the top of the global ranking for fuel price growth.

Malawi key ranking insights:

  • Global rank: #1 – largest fuel price increase worldwide
  • Price change (2021–2026): +164.94%
  • 2026 average price: $13.02 per gallon

The full global ranking and methodology are available here: https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/the-zutobi-global-gas-index

Happy to share additional Malawi-focused data if helpful.


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