Morocco’s competition regulator said it is stepping up monitoring of the domestic fuel market after rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered sharp increases in global oil prices and renewed volatility across energy supply chains.
The escalation in regional tensions has disrupted international logistics and driven a rapid rise in crude oil prices and petroleum derivatives, including refined fuels and petrochemical products such as plastics, placing inflationary pressure on energy‑importing economies.
Morocco, which relies on imports of refined liquid petroleum products, is particularly exposed to global price swings.
Diesel and gasoline account for the bulk of national energy consumption, leaving the Moroccan market sensitive to fluctuations in international pricing and supply conditions.
Against this backdrop, the competition watchdog said it will significantly strengthen oversight of the fuel sector.
Monitoring of price developments will now be conducted on a monthly basis, allowing regulators to track changes more closely and respond more swiftly to international market movements, it said in a statement.
The enhanced supervision will cover the entire fuel value chain, from import and supply costs to wholesale distribution and final retail prices, it said.
An explanatory note detailing the conclusions of these discussions is expected to be released in the coming weeks to improve transparency for market participants and consumers.
