Starting this Saturday, August 15, 2026, fuel prices in Senegal will climb significantly, with super gasoline rising to 990 F CFA per liter and diesel to 755 F CFA per liter. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum attributes this adjustment to the sharp surge in global oil prices, driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Since July 13, diesel has already surged by 26.6% on international markets, while super gasoline has seen a 12% increase. Since the conflict escalated, diesel prices have skyrocketed by 69%, and super gasoline by 61%. These fluctuations have placed immense pressure on Senegal’s energy budget.
To curb the financial strain, the Senegalese government has decided to roll back prices to pre-December 6, 2025 levels. Without this intervention, subsidies for the period of August 15 to September 12, 2026, would have ballooned to nearly 47.27 billion F CFA. The adjustment ensures stability while reducing the burden on state resources.
These new prices apply exclusively to super gasoline and diesel, as other petroleum products remain unaffected by the change.
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