Offset the daily cost of getting to work.
Monthly fuel vouchers redeemable at major petrol stations across Africa. For the employees who drive — this is the benefit they feel most.
For senior staff and field teams, fuel is not an occasional expense — it's a daily cost that comes directly out of take-home pay. A fuel allowance at the right grade level is one of the fastest-redeemed, most-appreciated benefits we offer. Employees notice it at every fill-up.
A monthly fuel credit loaded to each eligible employee's employee benefits wallet, redeemable at partner petrol stations across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, and Morocco. For employees who commute by car — senior staff, field teams, sales reps — a fuel allowance is among the most appreciated benefits available.
5,000+
Partner petrol stations
6
Countries
Seconds
Processing time at pump
Yes (3 months)
Carry-over available
How it works
Your company sets a monthly fuel credit per eligible grade or team.
Credit loads to the employee benefits wallet on the 1st of each month.
Employee presents card at a partner petrol station pump or kiosk.
Transaction processed in seconds. Receipt issued as normal.
Monthly usage visible in HR dashboard at category level.
What employees get
Nigeria: major petrol station chains including state and private networks
Kenya: major fuel retail networks across Nairobi and key cities
South Africa: major fuel retail chains across metropolitan areas
Ghana: leading fuel station networks in Accra, Kumasi and major towns
Egypt: major fuel retail chains across Cairo, Alexandria and key cities
Morocco: leading fuel station chains nationwide
Why companies choose this.
High perceived value for senior and field staff
Senior employees and field teams who drive daily appreciate fuel credits more than almost any other benefit. It's a cost they feel at every fill-up.
Retain field sales teams
Field sales reps covering large territories spend significantly on fuel. Covering part of this cost is a retention factor specific to this employee group.
Scalable to any fleet size
Whether you have 5 field reps or 500, the fuel credit programme scales without additional administration.
Why employees love it.
Works at the stations you already use
Partner stations are the major networks employees already fill up at. No new apps, no behaviour change.
Any fuel grade
Petrol, diesel, or premium — the credit covers whatever the vehicle requires.
Immediate value
A fuel credit that loads on the 1st is used by most employees within the first week. It's one of the fastest-redeemed benefit categories.
Why not just add a fuel allowance to payroll?
Payroll fuel allowances exist at many companies — but they're processed as income, taxed, and forgotten in the general salary figure. A RibiPeople fuel credit is separate, visible, and ring-fenced for fuel. Employees see it as a named benefit associated with your company — not just more net pay. The psychological difference is significant, and the usage data confirms it: fuel credit is used faster than any other benefit category.
Built for how your team actually works.
Senior managers and directors
Grade-level fuel allowances are an expected part of the package at senior levels in most African markets. Not offering them puts you below market.
Field sales and operations teams
Covering fuel for teams who drive to cover territory removes a significant personal cost and eliminates expense reimbursement friction.
Companies in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa
These markets have the highest private car commute rates among our customer base. Fuel benefits have the greatest impact here.
Engineering and maintenance teams
Technical teams who travel between sites benefit from fuel credits that remove the need for individual expense claims.
What changes when you switch.
Fuel allowance paid as taxable cash in payroll
Fuel credit issued as a named benefit — separate from salary
Taxed as income — employees receive less than intended
Structured to minimise tax exposure where possible
No visibility on whether allowance is used for fuel
Every transaction at a partner station is recorded
Field teams submit receipts for reimbursement
No receipts — card is accepted directly at the pump
Different fuel policies across grades — manually managed
Grade-based eligibility configured once, managed automatically
“I've been in HR in Nigeria for 12 years. Fuel allowance is non-negotiable at any grade above officer level. What changed with RibiPeople is that we eliminated the monthly reconciliation nightmare. Credit loads automatically, employees use it, we see the data. That's it.”
Seun Adeleke
HR Manager · Nigeria
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Frequently asked
Can fuel credit be used for vehicle servicing, not just petrol?
Currently the fuel credit covers fuel purchase only — not servicing or accessories. This keeps the benefit clean and prevents misuse.
Can we restrict fuel credit to specific employee grades?
Yes — fuel credit is typically configured for senior staff and field teams only. You define which grades or departments are eligible during setup.
Does unused fuel credit carry over to the next month?
Configurable — most companies allow fuel credit to carry over for up to 3 months, given that employees may not fill up every month.