The price of fuel “must fall” by 2 dirhams in Morocco

While Moroccans suffer from the high cost of living, fuel distributors are lining their pockets. Houssine Yamani, president of the National Front for the Safeguarding of the Samir refinery, also secretary general of the National Oil and Gas Union, calls on the government to take its responsibilities.

The price of diesel does not fall below 11.80 dirhams (+2 dirhams) and that of gasoline not below 13.70 dirhams (+2.78 dirhams), in the distribution stations in Mohammedia and in the surroundings. Meanwhile, industry players are making considerable gains at the expense of consumers. The profits of the players remain high, despite the severe reports from the Competition Council and the desperate attempts of certain sites and mandated experts to normalize Moroccans with the exorbitant profits made on hydrocarbons, which do not fall below 8 billion dirhams per year, confirmed Houssine Yamani, denouncing a predation of the purchasing power of Moroccans.