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Rabat, 27/03/2026 – In the current international context, marked by an intensification of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the military actions that accompany them, global supply chains are experiencing significant disruptions. Prices in the oil markets and those of oil derivatives (refined products, plastics, etc.) have thus undergone a rapid and significant increase in recent times.
In this respect, Morocco, as an importer of liquid oil products, especially diesel and gasoline which constitute a predominant part of the national energy consumption, remains highly exposed to these international fluctuations. The same applies to certain oil derivatives such as plastics, the use of which concerns a large number of sectors.
In this context, and in accordance with its missions of monitoring and ensuring the competitive functioning of markets, the Competition Council has decided to strengthen its surveillance mechanisms regarding the transmission modalities of international oil product prices and their derivatives to the national market.
Thus, as part of the implementation of the commitments made by the wholesale fuel distributors concerned by the settlement agreement concluded with the Competition Council, which provides for regular monitoring of the fuel market, especially the evolution of prices in international markets and their transmission modalities to the national market, the Council has met with the aforementioned operators. Following these meetings, an explanatory note will be published on the Competition Council’s website.
It should be noted that, in a framework of effective competition, price developments in the national market must reflect, in a proportionate manner and within reasonable timeframes, the variations observed in international markets, while taking into account constraints related to supply and storage.
Given the particular tensions observed at the global supply level for these products, the Competition Council will maintain close and regular monitoring of the national fuel market. To this end, the monitoring frequency will be exceptionally reviewed, moving from a quarterly review to monthly monitoring, focusing on diesel and gasoline prices at different levels of supply and marketing.
Regarding other sectors, apart from the hydrocarbons sector, the Competition Council will remain particularly vigilant against any unjustified fluctuation in prices, any undue increase in margins linked to the current situation, as well as any signs of collusion, coordination among operators, abuse of dominant position, or any other practice likely to distort fair competition in the national market. For this purpose, any disproportionate price or margin developments compared to international benchmarks or objectively incurred costs will be subject to careful examination, including within the framework of the annual reporting on the financial results of operators in the relevant sectors.
Through this enhanced monitoring system, the Council aims to ensure market transparency, guarantee their competitive functioning, and protect consumers’ interests against any unjustified price developments.
