Fuel price multi-wave surges — fare spikes, union/opposition mobilization
Key Questions
What recent price changes have occurred for diesel and gasoil in Morocco?
Diesel prices increased by 1 MAD to 15.50/liter after Eid, while gasoil rose by 3 DH/liter between March and April. A new surge is feared imminently, highlighting the limits of subsidy mechanisms.
How have fuel price hikes impacted transport and road professionals?
Bank Oudah reports transport costs up 20.7% and oil prices up 49.4% year-over-year. Road professionals fear endless hikes as a 'double peine,' leading to warnings of strike risks.
What is the government's stance on allegations of fuel oligopoly?
Minister Fettah denies the existence of an oligopoly amid rising living costs. Competition authorities are probing potential collusion in the sector.
What demands have unions and opposition made regarding fuel prices?
Unions like CDT, UNTM, and ODT demand 20% wage increases; UNTM questions Akhannouch, and CDT delays reforms to May before May 1st. Opposition figures like Benali, Ourid, PJD, Benkirane, and Nabil are calling for action.
What broader effects are fuel shocks causing in Morocco?
Oil shocks are fueling inflation, fare spikes, protests, and strains in sectors like fishing. Workers' critiques on May 1st amplify concerns over endless hikes.
Third diesel +1 MAD to 15.50/l post-Eid (+3DH/l gasoil Mar-Apr); new surge feared imminently exposing subsidy limits; Bank Oudah transport +20.7%/oil +49.4% YoY; road professionals/transport fears endless hikes 'double peine'; Fettah denies oligopoly; Competition collusion probes; Benali/Ourid/PJD/Benkirane/Nabil demands; CDT/UNTM/ODT 20% calls, UNTM Akhannouch query, CDT reform delay to May pre-1er mai; drivers' warnings to strike risks. Oil shocks fuel inflation/fares/protests; fishing strains; May1 workers' critiques amplify.