Fuel price change since start of Iran war

The global impact of the Iran war has triggered significant surges in fuel costs, specifically for Octane-95 and its equivalents.

According to Globalpetrolprices.com data as of April 13, 2026, Myanmar leads the top ten countries with a staggering 101.1% price increase, bringing its average per liter to $1.58.

The Philippines and Malaysia follow with increases of 72.6% and 68.1%, respectively.

Despite high percentage hikes, the UAE maintains the lowest average price at $0.89 per liter, while Zimbabwe records the highest at $2.23.

Regionally, Kenya also witnessed a notable shift; on April 15, 2026, petrol prices rose from Sh178.28 to Sh206.97 per litre.

These figures highlight the volatile nature of energy markets during this ongoing international conflict.