The mood is not one for jokes this Wednesday, April 1st, for Moroccan drivers. Since midnight, the displays at service stations have shifted to a new pricing reality, confirming an upward trend that seems to be taking hold firmly at the top of the national pumps.
Faced with the surge in fuel prices, the CDT is calling on Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch this Tuesday. The union is demanding emergency measures and a return to price regulation to protect the purchasing power of Moroccan households.
Fuel prices in Morocco are experiencing a third massive monthly increase. Diesel jumps by 2.40 dirhams and gasoline by 1.40 dirhams, consequently weakening the budget of households and professional transporters.
Faced with global tensions, the Moroccan Competition Council has introduced monthly monitoring of hydrocarbon prices . This recent decision has elicited mixed reactions between unions, who denounce it as an insufficient measure, and consumer advocates.
The Minister of Transport, Abdessamad Kayouh, detailed to Parliament the development strategy of Royal Air Maroc . This plan aims to renew the fleet and optimize services to strengthen its international competitiveness.
Following the military escalation in the Middle East, a Moroccan expert warns of an imminent and record rise in fuel prices nationwide. Faced with this crisis, he urgently calls for a revision of the Kingdom’s energy strategy.
In March 2026, a report assesses Morocco as the fourth country most exposed to a global energy collapse. This alarming position, highlighted after the oil price surge, is explained by a massive dependence on imports.
Tourism professionals are observing new trends. Fleeing the uncertainties of the Middle East, vacationers are overwhelmingly choosing Morocco, perceived as a safe bet, despite the inevitable rise in the price of airline tickets.
The recent increase in fuel prices, reaching 2 dirhams for diesel , revives concerns about purchasing power. Faced with the volatility of the global market, professionals in the sector are warning of the imminence of a new dizzying increase at the pump.
The war in the Middle East is causing a surge in kerosene prices. Direct consequence for Moroccans living abroad: airline tickets for their summer return are expected to be particularly expensive.
The escalation of tensions in the Middle East is disrupting global air traffic. Faced with the crisis, millions of travelers are abandoning the region for destinations deemed safer, providing a real boon to the Moroccan tourism sector.
As Eid al-Fitr approaches, the Moroccan hydrocarbon market is experiencing a sharp increase of nearly two dirhams per liter. This unexpected surge is disrupting the supply and arousing the strong indignation of civil rights advocates.