
Morocco Fuel Prices Drop: Diesel and Gasoline Set for Significant Decrease
The price of diesel and gasoline should record a decrease this Saturday, October 1st, due to a decrease in the price of a barrel internationally.

The price of diesel and gasoline should record a decrease this Saturday, October 1st, due to a decrease in the price of a barrel internationally.

Faced with the surge in the prices of inputs and raw materials worldwide, which is negatively impacting the competitive functioning of domestic markets (fuels) in Morocco, the Competition Council recommends in particular to urgently and as a priority review the framework and mode of regulation of the diesel and gasoline markets.

Diesel prices could see a slight drop by October, to the satisfaction of many Moroccans who have been calling for this. An expert provides some insights.

The wish of many Moroccans to refuel diesel at 7DH as before will not materialize. The same goes for the restart of the Moroccan Refining Industry Company (SAMIR).

Inflation risks starting up again this September. Fuel price increases are therefore to be feared.

After a few days of calm, fuel prices at the pump are rising again , especially for diesel, the preferred fuel of Moroccans.

Sharply rising since the start of the war in Ukraine, fuel prices have been falling for a few weeks. From mid-August, the pump price should drop by 80 cents for gasoline and 1 dirham for diesel.

In Morocco, the retail prices of various fuels fell on Saturday, July 30 at some distributors.

Fuel prices are still on the rise at service stations in Morocco, despite the recent drop in the price of a barrel internationally. This situation is attributable to several exogenous factors, including the rise of the dollar, according to the government.

Insistently demanded by the transport unions, due to the rise in pump prices , the fuel subsidy was not granted by the government. Its spokesperson explained the reasons for this choice.

Good news! After a surge in recent months, fuel prices have fallen this Friday, due to a drop in the price of a barrel globally.

Exasperated by the continuous rise in fuel prices and the government’s refusal to grant them more subsidies, the coordination of trade unions of freight transport professionals threatens to organize a national strike after the celebration of Eid Al-Adha.