Khaberni - Fuel prices in Morocco are witnessing a rapid wave of increases, with new increases in fuel prices being announced.
This comes amidst severe disturbances in global energy markets, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their impact on oil supplies.
Moroccan media outlets, quoting specialized sources, reported an anticipated increase in fuel prices starting from midnight on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, marking the second increase in less than a month, coinciding with the repercussions of the war in the Middle East on energy markets.
According to a source within the National Association of Fuel Station Owners and Traders, as reported by Moroccan newspapers, the expected increase is about 1.70 dirhams for diesel and 1.57 dirhams for gasoline, reflecting continuing pressures on the local market.
These developments come after previous increases that have burdened consumers, amid fears of their reflection on inflation rates and worsening living burdens, while professional bodies emphasized that no official decision has been made yet, keeping the market in a state of cautious anticipation.
New increase in fuel prices in Morocco
According to Moroccan media, government sources indicated that fuel distribution companies have approved new price increases, with an average rise of about 2.40 dirhams per liter in some derivatives.
The increases included approximately the same price rise for diesel, while the gasoline price rose by about 1.44 dirhams per liter, marking the second increase during the current month of March.
Gasoline and diesel prices in Morocco today
According to market estimates, the prices rose to unprecedented levels, where:
The price of diesel is about 12.20 dirhams per liter
The price of premium gasoline is about 14.74 dirhams per liter
The prices vary slightly from one station to another according to distribution networks and geographical areas.
Why are fuel prices rising in Morocco?
These increases reflect the accelerated developments in global energy markets, especially after the escalation of tensions related to the Iranian war, which affected the movement of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy sector experts believe that the continuation of disturbances may push oil prices to exceed 120 dollars per barrel, opening the door to new waves of price increases in fuel during the upcoming period.
Morocco has been relying on a fuel price liberalization system since 2015, which directly ties local prices to international market fluctuations, without direct government intervention to stabilize them.
It also heavily depends on the import of oil derivatives, in the absence of an operational national refining refinery, which increases the market's sensitivity to any global changes in prices or supply chains.
Direct repercussions on prices and transport
Any increase in fuel prices directly affects the cost of transportation and logistics services, which in turn leads to an increase in the prices of basic goods, under increasing living pressures on citizens.
There are growing demands for revising fuel pricing policies and supporting certain vital sectors, especially transport, to mitigate the effects of inflation.
Fears of an energy stockpiling crisis
The current increases renew concerns about the weakness of Morocco's strategic fuel stockpile, as estimates indicate that it does not exceed 30 days of consumption, compared to the legally targeted level of 60 days, and this has revived debates about the necessity of reactivating the "Samir" refinery to enhance energy security and reduce dependence on foreign imports.
