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.
The flare-up in the Middle East is weakening the Moroccan economy, which is heavily dependent on its energy imports. This geopolitical crisis threatens the kingdom’s supply of hydrocarbons and poses a major risk to its phosphate industry.
The conflict raging in the Middle East threatens the global tourism industry. While the surge in fuel prices is causing concern, Morocco could paradoxically benefit by attracting Western travelers fleeing the areas of tension.
Morocco is preparing for a major energy shock. Bank Al-Maghrib could activate an IMF credit line if the barrel reaches $120, while the State is relaunching aid to carriers in the face of rising fuel prices.
Fuel prices experienced a new increase on Monday in Morocco. With an increase of two dirhams for diesel and 1.44 dirhams for gasoline, this revision remains nevertheless lower than the alarming forecasts of economic experts.
The closure of the Strait of Ormuz is shaking the global fertilizer market . Heavily dependent on raw materials from the Middle East, Morocco fears major disruptions to its phosphate exports, reviving concerns about global food security.
Belgium is demanding 10 million euros to release the Ethera, a ship from the Russian "ghost fleet" that was boarded after leaving Morocco. Suspected of circumventing sanctions against Moscow, the oil tanker is the subject of a legal dispute.
The potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz threatens the Moroccan economy with massive imported inflation. Dependent on 90% of foreign energy, the Kingdom faces an expected explosion in its import bill and the cost of global maritime freight.
The paralysis of the Strait of Hormuz and the immobilization of 700 ships raise fears of a new energy shock in Morocco. The military escalation in the Middle East could propel the barrel to $100, threatening the financial and social stability of the Kingdom.
The offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran places Morocco in the face of a major geostrategic earthquake. Despite the distance, the kingdom must manage a surge in its energy bill while asserting itself as a global maritime hub.
The towing of a Russian tanker that broke down has mobilized significant resources off the coast of Tangier this Friday. Several experts fear a major environmental disaster in the Strait of Gibraltar. On site, the Moroccan tug VB Spartel has launched an operation to secure this drifting ship for more than 27 hours.