Government Financial Aid to the Transport Sector

In an effort to combat the escalating fuel prices, the Moroccan government has allocated substantial direct assistance amounting to $193 million (1.9 billion dirhams) to the transport professionals as of the end of August 2026. This information was disclosed in a memorandum from the Directorate of Financial Studies and Forecasts, which operates under the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The report highlights that the total support expenditure, referred to as "subsidies," reached $1.4 billion (13.8 billion dirhams) during the first eight months of the year, reflecting a significant increase of 6.2% compared to the same period in 2025. The rise in expenditures is closely associated with the direct aid provided to transport professionals, aimed at mitigating the impact of soaring fuel prices.

By the end of August, the execution rate of the credits allocated for subsidies in the 2026 finance law stood at an impressive 99.4%, occurring four months before the conclusion of the fiscal year. The support extended to transport professionals, which totals $193 million (1.9 billion dirhams), constitutes a significant portion of the overall expenditures in this category, as reported by Moroccan news outlet "Al-Omq." The government continues to provide this financial backing amidst the volatility of fuel prices. On September 18, a new direct exceptional support initiative for road transport professionals was announced, set to last for 30 days, in line with the support mechanism that has been in place since 2022.

Public Finance Overview

In terms of public finances, Morocco's regular state expenditures have surged by approximately 10.8%, reaching $27.2 billion (268.2 billion dirhams) by the end of August. This increase encompasses expenditures related to goods, services, debt interest, and subsidies. Conversely, investment expenditures amounted to $7.7 billion (75.7 billion dirhams), marking an increase of 11.4% compared to the same timeframe last year. Meanwhile, regular revenues experienced a growth of 10%, totaling $28.5 billion (280.4 billion dirhams). However, the financial law implementation has revealed a budget deficit amounting to $5.9 billion (58.6 billion dirhams) as of August's end, representing a slight decrease of $94.9 million (935 million dirhams) compared to the deficit recorded a year prior.

As reported by alarabiya.net.