Agadir – Fuel prices have started to rise across Morocco at the beginning of February, ending a short period of decline recorded in January.
From February 1, new prices have been gradually applied at gas stations nationwide, with increases averaging around MAD 0.35 per liter for diesel and about MAD 0.11 centimes per liter for premium petrol.
In January, petrol prices dropped by about MAD 0.44 centimes per liter, while diesel prices decreased by roughly MAD 0.65 cents. However, fuel prices in Morocco remain sensitive to global market movements, and the latest increase reflects renewed pressure on international energy markets.
Price changes linked to global oil market tensions
The latest increase comes as global oil prices rose by more than 5% last week. This surge is increasingly linked to geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, where statements from US President Donald Trump regarding possible military action against Iran have increased fears of supply disruptions.
For Morocco, which relies heavily on imported fuel, fluctuations in global oil markets quickly affect domestic pump prices. Under Morocco’s liberalized fuel market system, retail prices are largely determined by international prices, import costs, exchange rates, and distribution expenses.
The distributors update pump prices based on global trends and supply costs. As a result, price differences can appear between brands and stations, depending on storage capacity, logistics costs, and how frequently prices are updated.
With the latest increase, diesel prices are expected to exceed the symbolic MAD 10 per liter threshold again at many stations nationwide. Meanwhile, premium gasoline prices are likely to range between MAD 11 and 12 per liter, depending on the distributor.
Rising fuel prices directly affect both consumers and businesses. For households, higher pump prices increase daily transportation costs. For transport and logistics companies, fuel price increases raise operating expenses, which can later affect the cost of goods and services.
The latest trend points to Morocco’s continued exposure to international energy market volatility, with fuel prices likely to remain sensitive to global economic and geopolitical developments in the coming months.
