Starting Saturday, August 15, 2026, Senegal will see a rise in fuel prices, with supercarburant increasing to 990 F CFA per liter and diesel (gasoil) to 755 F CFA per liter. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum attributes this adjustment to the sharp increase in global oil prices, driven by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Global market pressures drive local fuel adjustments
Since July 13, diesel prices have surged by 26.6% on international markets, while supercarburant has climbed by 12%. These figures reflect even steeper rises since the conflict began: diesel has jumped 69% and supercarburant 61% in recent months.
Government scales back subsidies to stabilize costs
Facing this upward pressure, the Senegalese government has decided to revert to pricing levels last seen before the December 6, 2025 reduction. The move aims to curb escalating subsidy costs, which had already reached over 245 billion F CFA since January. With the new rates, the government avoids an additional 47.27 billion F CFA in subsidies for the period between August 15 and September 12, 2026.
Impact on consumers and industry
The revised pricing structure affects only supercarburant and diesel, leaving other petroleum products unchanged. This targeted approach seeks to balance affordability for drivers and operational costs for businesses reliant on fuel.
