On April 16, 2026, a significant shift in fuel pricing occurred in Morocco as diesel prices reached parity with gasoline for the first time in a notable manner. This change, driven by a recent increase of one dirham per liter for diesel, disrupts the traditional pricing hierarchy where diesel has historically been the more economical option compared to gasoline. Such pricing dynamics have not been seen since earlier episodes, specifically during the energy market volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions, including the war in Ukraine.
This latest price adjustment marks the fifth increase this year, reflecting a considerable rise in fuel costs since the onset of conflicts in the Middle East. Diesel prices surged by over 4.70 dirhams per liter, while gasoline prices experienced a more modest increase of approximately 3 dirhams per liter. All fuel distributors have implemented this price revision, with diesel seeing a uniform rise of one dirham per liter across the board, whereas gasoline prices remained relatively stable, with only minor increases of up to one cent observed at select stations.
A survey conducted in downtown Casablanca confirms that this increase has been widely adopted across the fuel distribution network, with minimal discrepancies in pricing among different brands. Specifically, the lowest diesel price is offered by Winxo and Petromin Oils at 15.47 dirhams per liter, while Afriquia and Shell have set their prices slightly higher at 15.50 dirhams. In terms of gasoline, Winxo again offers the most competitive rate at 15.47 dirhams per liter, with Afriquia at 15.50 dirhams, and Petromin Oils and Shell just above that at 15.51 dirhams.
As reported by fr.le360.ma.
