The price of gasoline drops from 22,000 to 5,500 Congolese francs in Beni

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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The price of gasoline drops from 22,000 to 5,500 Congolese francs in Beni

The price of gasoline in Beni dropped from 22,000 to 5,500 Congolese francs as of May 3, 2026, approximately 2.5 USD. This decrease resulted from advocacy by young leaders, elected officials, and the Federation of Enterprises of Congo. Gas stations experienced a surge in customers, but the local population is urging the government to remove additional taxes that had caused a price increase.

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