Morocco Set to Raise Butane Gas Prices Again, Sparking Household Concerns

Mustapha Baitas, government spokesman, remained discreet about the precise timing of this increase, indicating only that the executive would "communicate at the appropriate time." A response that leaves families in suspense, as the cost of living continues to rise.

For the government, this reform of the compensation system has become essential. The cost of subsidies, which reaches 65 dirhams per bottle, weighs heavily on the state budget. Nadia Fettah, Minister of Economy and Finance, stressed that this system disproportionately benefits sectors such as agriculture, which accounts for 60% of national consumption. It is therefore necessary, according to her, to concentrate the aid on the people who really need it.

Arguments that are struggling to convince. The rise in gas prices, even gradual, could upset the budgetary balance of many households, especially in rural areas where gas remains essential for cooking and heating. Modest households, who often have no other solutions, risk paying the price.