By Amos HarrisGrowing frustration is mounting among commercial drivers and ordinary citizens as gasoline and fuel prices on the streets of Monrovia continue to rise sharply. Across several communities in Monrovia, gasoline sold on sidewalks by informal vendors—commonly referred to as “black market fuel sellers”—has reportedly climbed to LD$1,030 per gallon. Meanwhile, diesel fuel prices are reaching LD$1,050 per gallon, according to commercial drivers who depend heavily on daily fuel purchases to sustain their businesses. Speaking to reporters at various commercial transport hubs in Monrovia, drivers expressed exasperation over what they describe as the government’s failure to control street-level fuel prices. They argued that while passengers will inevitably complain, the reality of vehicle maintenance and fuel costs leaves them with no other alternative.

Source: GNN Liberia March 17, 2026 10:35 UTC