Charcoal reaches 12,000 CFA francs in Benin
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Nouvelle Tribune
The price of a sack of charcoal has risen in Benin from about 7,000 to 12,000 CFA francs, prompting the government to promote domestic gas. Spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji also recalled the prices of cylinders and refills introduced or adjusted in 2026 during a TikTok appearance, La Nouvelle Tribune reports.
A sack of charcoal now sells for about 12,000 CFA francs in Benin’s markets, compared with nearly 7,000 CFA francs previously. Government spokesperson Wilfried Léandre Houngbédji urged households to favour domestic gas during a live exchange on TikTok on Friday 16 October, La Nouvelle Tribune reports.
The authorities launched 1.5 kg and 3 kg refillable gas cylinders in May, priced at 1,000 and 2,000 CFA francs respectively. The refill price for the 6 kg cylinder was also reduced from 4,700 to 4,500 CFA francs, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.
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