Freetown, Sierra Leone — A prominent civil society organization, Native Consortium, has issued a damning press statement criticizing the National Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NPRA) for failing to lower fuel prices and alleviate the burden on Sierra Leoneans.
According to the statement released on Sunday, June 8, 2025, Native Consortium highlighted that LeoneCo, a leading fuel dealer, has independently reduced its pump prices—Petrol to Le25 and Diesel to Le23 per liter—well below the official government rates which remain at Le27.3 per liter.
“This is a big win for the Sierra Leonean public,” the statement read. “Though we have applied significant pressure on the NPRA to adjust the prices, it is competition from Zala that has ultimately prompted LeoneCo to act.”
Native Consortium emphasized that it had previously provided evidence proving that fuel could be sold at Le23 per liter while still ensuring profits for oil marketing companies (OMCs) and dealers.
The group also commended its regional staff for their advocacy efforts and vowed to continue pressuring the NPRA until the official prices align with the market reality.
“LeoneCo has effectively admitted in the court of public opinion that fuel can be sold at Le23 per liter,” Native Consortium declared. “It’s time the NPRA took action. Until they do, we will not rest.”
The organization also had engagement with bloggers and mainstream media on Tuesday, June 10, in Bo to further highlight the issue.
With fuel prices continuing to weigh heavily on Sierra Leoneans, all eyes are now on the NPRA to see whether it will respond to the growing calls for a price reduction.
