Starting Saturday, August 15, 2026, drivers in Senegal will see a sharp increase in fuel prices, with super gasoline climbing to 990 F CFA per liter and diesel to 755 F CFA per liter. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum attributes the price hike to the ongoing surge in global oil prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Global market pressures drive local fuel costs
Since mid-July, diesel prices have surged by 26.6% on international markets, while super gasoline has risen by 12%. These figures represent a staggering cumulative increase of 69% for diesel and 61% for super gasoline since the conflict began, placing unprecedented strain on domestic fuel pricing.
Government adjusts subsidies to stabilize costs
To mitigate the impact, the Senegalese government has decided to roll back fuel subsidies introduced on December 6, 2025, returning prices to their pre-reduction levels. The move comes after more than 245 billion F CFA in subsidies were allocated since January 2026 alone. Without this adjustment, an additional 47.27 billion F CFA in subsidies would have been required between August 15 and September 12, 2026.
Under the new pricing structure, super gasoline is now priced at 990 F CFA per liter, while diesel stands at 755 F CFA per liter. All other petroleum products remain unaffected by these changes.