Morocco’s Competition Council said international market volatility drove fuel price movements in early March, with diesel and gasoline showing different levels of pass‑through to pump prices. Operators adjust prices according to costs and commercial strategies, resulting in differing transmission patterns. CIF quotations rose by 2.92 dirhams per liter over the period, while pump prices increased by 2.03 dirhams per liter. International quotations for gasoline rose by 1.26 dirhams per liter, but pump prices increased by 1.43 dirhams per liter, a positive spread of 0.17 dirhams per liter. Price differences charged to service‑station managers reached nearly 0.20 dirhams per liter for diesel, about 10% of the average increase, reflecting differing distributor strategies.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 03, 2026 14:53 UTC