The Senegalese government has announced a fresh increase in fuel prices, effective from Saturday, August 15, 2026. Motorists will now pay 990 F CFA per litre for super gasoline and 755 F CFA per litre for diesel, marking respective rises of 70 F CFA and 75 F CFA. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum attributes this adjustment to the ongoing surge in global oil prices, driven by instability in the Middle East.
International market data reveals a dramatic escalation since July 13, with diesel prices surging by 26.6% and super gasoline climbing by 12%. Since the conflict began, these commodities have seen cumulative increases of 69% for diesel and 61% for super gasoline, putting pressure on domestic fuel costs.
To mitigate the financial strain, the Senegalese state, which has already allocated over 245 billion F CFA in fuel subsidies since January, has opted to revert to pre-December 6, 2025 pricing. Authorities note that without this adjustment, subsidies for the period between August 15 and September 12, 2026, would have ballooned to approximately 47.27 billion F CFA.
The price adjustments apply exclusively to super gasoline and diesel, while other petroleum products remain unaffected. This move reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to balance economic stability with the realities of a volatile global energy market.
