ECONOMY — June 22, 2026
Global Oil Prices Decline but Afghan Fuel Prices See Only Minor Reductions
Diesel currently sells at 66 afghanis per liter and petrol at 65 afghanis per liter after only small price adjustments. Drivers and economic experts are urging the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to make larger reductions to alleviate the burden on residents and businesses.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with ToloNews — 2 min read
Global oil prices have fallen in world markets. Fuel prices in Afghanistan have only seen minimal reductions despite this trend.
Diesel sells for 66 afghanis per liter, petrol for 65 afghanis per liter, and liquefied gas for 56 afghanis per kilo. The reductions amount to roughly one afghani for diesel and petrol and three afghanis for gas.
Drivers, residents, and economic experts are calling on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and traders to further lower prices. They say current levels are unsustainable and force people to consider halting their work.
Economic expert Shamsurrahman Ahmadzai states that imported petroleum products should see price decreases following global market declines.
Kochi Yousufzai, spokesman for the relevant company under the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, states that fuel prices are already decreasing and further reductions will be pursued.
Afghanistan imports most of its oil and gas from neighboring countries, with Middle East developments negatively impacting prices.
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Reliability assessment
Single source provides multiple on-record, attributable statements from named individuals (residents Abdul Samad, drivers Omid and Jamal, expert Shamsurrahman Ahmadzai, and spokesman Kochi Yousufzai) along with specific, checkable price figures and policy positions.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. ToloNews: "this reduction is not enough to alleviate economic pressure", "this issue has caused problems for the people", "we will be forced to stop our activities and work", "people do not have the ability to buy at these prices" — these phrases frame the situation with emotional and economic hardship language that implies criticism of the lack of response by authorities and traders.
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