Mauritania has reaffirmed the strength of the country’s treasury, citing an increase in tax revenues of about 30 billion former ouguiyas in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year.
The data were disclosed by Minister of Economic Affairs and Development, Abdallahi Ould Souleimane Ould Cheikh Sidiya, at a press conference early Wednesday. The minister said the Government remains committed to transparency regarding the country’s economic outlook, despite the impact of a global crisis that has driven up energy prices and affected national economies.
He noted that authorities had anticipated these pressures by establishing a ministerial committee to monitor international market trends and assess their domestic implications. Measures such as expenditure rationalization and enhanced resource mobilization, he said, have created fiscal space to manage current challenges.
The minister added that the domestic market continues to receive steady supplies of goods, services and fuel, while efforts to strengthen tax collection are being pursued without placing additional burdens on vulnerable populations.
He further outlined mitigation measures introduced by the government, including controlled fuel price adjustments, direct support for low-income households, and an increase in the minimum wage. Annual support for the fuel sector has also been maintained at 150 billion ouguiyas, aimed at preserving price stability and cushioning the impact of rising energy costs.
