Effective April 4, at 6:00 a.m., the maximum retail price for Gasoline (Petrol) will rise to 2,303 FRW/L, while Diesel will increase to 2,205 FRW/L. This represents a significant jump from the March 5 prices of 1,989 FRW/L for Petrol and 1,948 FRW/L for Diesel, a hike of over 15 per cent and 13 percent respectively in just one month.

The price adjustment follows a press conference where the Prime Minister explained that while the conflict between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran is driving up global transport and energy costs, the government is opting for market flexibility rather than drastic interventions that could cause public panic.

“We have done our assessment... and we feel like we should not rush into stringent measures such as rationing, or even reducing the number of days people go to work per week,” Nsengiyumva told reporters. “We are not panicking, and we don’t want people to panic.”

To reflect the higher fuel costs, RURA also revised public transport fares, effective April 6. Fares for the City of Kigali are set at 59.28 FRW per passenger on a kilometer, with intercity routes adjusted to 41.58 FRW.

Global economic growth is projected to slow from 3.3 per cent to 2.7 per cent due to the crisis. While the IMF has slightly lowered Rwanda’s growth forecast to 6.8 per cent, while the Prime Minister said that the country’s growth was 9.4 per cent in 2025, surpassing earlier projections.

Beyond price adjustments, the government is urging a shift in public behavior.

RURA encouraged public to plan for travel efficiently, use public transport, and avoid unnecessary trips in order to reduce fuel consumption.

The Utility also stated that these “adjustments reflect prevailing international market trends” and promised continued monitoring to protect consumers while ensuring a reliable energy supply.