On August 17, 2026, Morocco witnessed notable changes in fuel prices at gas stations, with adjustments taking effect from the early hours of the day. According to reports from the specialized energy platform based in Washington, the price of diesel has increased while the price of gasoline has decreased. This adjustment is part of the bi-monthly review conducted by fuel distribution companies across the kingdom.

Prominent companies operating in the fuel sector have implemented these new adjustments across gas stations in various cities, officially applying the updated fuel prices since midnight on Sunday, August 16. This review follows a previous adjustment that occurred about two weeks earlier, at the beginning of August, when both diesel and gasoline prices rose by approximately one dirham per liter amid ongoing fluctuations in global oil and refined product markets.

Current Fuel Prices in Morocco

The recent adjustments have resulted in diesel prices reaching around 15 dirhams per liter, while gasoline prices have dropped by approximately 0.30 dirhams per liter, narrowing the gap between the two primary fuel types in the Moroccan market. The updated fuel prices in Morocco are as follows:

  • Diesel price increased by approximately 0.65 dirhams, reaching around 15 dirhams.
  • Gasoline price decreased by approximately 0.30 dirhams, settling at around 14.70 dirhams.

(1 US dollar is equivalent to approximately 9.29 Moroccan dirhams)

Fuel prices in Morocco vary slightly between cities and distribution stations, influenced by transportation costs, logistical services, and company margins, resulting in minor price differences from one station to another. The latest adjustment comes after a series of price increases observed during the summer, where fuel prices in Morocco rose by around 0.70 dirhams per liter for diesel and approximately 0.38 dirhams for gasoline in mid-July.

Recent trends in prices reflect that the local market continues to be impacted by developments in international oil markets and refined products, alongside limited national fuel stockpiles, which increases market sensitivity to external supply changes.

Impact of Global Oil Prices

The latest fuel price adjustments in Morocco coincide with ongoing discussions regarding the impact of global oil prices and import costs on the local market, as the kingdom heavily relies on imports to meet its fuel demand. Official and sectoral data indicate that fuel prices in Morocco remain susceptible to fluctuations in international markets, especially since the closure of the Samir refinery has led to a greater dependence on imported refined fuel.

The Economic, Social, and Environmental Council recently warned in its annual report about the limited national stockpiles of diesel and gasoline, indicating that this could expose the market to risks related to external developments. Fuel prices in Morocco significantly influence transportation costs, service fees, and industrial and agricultural activities, making any increase in fuel prices a focal point of concern for consumers and industry professionals alike.

In this context, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics announced last week the launch of an additional direct exceptional support package for road transport professionals, covering the first half of August. Currently, Morocco has about 3,350 gas stations, with slight price differences between regions based on transportation costs and distribution networks.

Continued calls within Morocco for a review of the fuel pricing mechanism have emerged, with the Competition Council previously urging the development of more flexible and transparent mechanisms that allow the impact of global price fluctuations to be reflected in the local market more rapidly, both during increases and decreases.

The ongoing discussions surrounding fuel prices in Morocco highlight their implications for production costs, distribution expenses, and household purchasing power, particularly with the cumulative increases experienced in diesel prices over the summer months, despite the recent decrease in gasoline prices.

As reported by attaqa.net.