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Morocco’s Competition Council Investigates Gold Market as Fuel Price Debate Continues

Morocco’s Competition Council is widening its scrutiny of several strategically important markets, with the gold and jewellery sector now undergoing an in-depth examination as debate over fuel prices remains a persistent issue in the country’s economic landscape. Competition Council President......

Centrale Danone price increase sparks consumer backlash across Morocco

Morocco’s dairy market has been thrust into the spotlight after reports that Centrale Danone implemented new price increases on several of its dairy products beginning July 7, prompting widespread criticism and fueling renewed calls for a consumer boycott. According to pricing lists circulated......

Morocco strengthens oversight of fuel prices amid global market volatility

Morocco’s Conseil de la concurrence has announced stricter monitoring measures to oversee how international fuel price fluctuations are reflected in the domestic market, as global energy volatility continues to rise. The decision comes in response to recent sharp increases in oil and petroleum-derived......

Glovo shuts down all seven dark stores in Morocco

Glovo has closed all seven of its dark stores in Morocco, citing compliance with new regulations recently introduced by the Competition Council, company sources reported. The closures affect locations in Tangier, Mohammedia, Casablanca, Dar Bouazza, and Marrakech. Initially, authorities in Nouaceur......

Anticompetitive practices: medical device sector under scrutiny

The medical device industry is facing heightened regulatory attention as authorities carry out unannounced inspections at the premises of several market operators. In a statement released last Friday, the Competition Council announced that it had conducted surprise visits and seizures in coordination......

Fuel prices rise again in Morocco as diesel and gasoline costs increase

After a brief period of decline, fuel prices in Morocco have resumed their upward trend at the beginning of February. Diesel prices increased by approximately 35 centimes per liter, while unleaded gasoline rose by nearly 11 centimes per liter at retail stations starting Sunday, February 1. These adjustments......

Morocco urged to establish strategic grain reserves to bolster food security

Morocco’s Competition Council has issued a stark warning about the nation’s lack of strategic grain reserves, leaving the market vulnerable to shocks caused by droughts, global instability, or geopolitical crises. The Council emphasized that building such reserves is critical to ensuring......

Gasoil imports rise as revenues and tax receipts decline in Morocco

Morocco's Competition Council has unveiled its seventh quarterly report on the wholesale fuel market, analyzing the performance of nine major distributors during the second quarter of 2025. The report highlights key trends in import volumes, pricing, storage capacities, and gross margins across gasoil......

Fuel giants dominate Morocco’s market with MAD 2.3 billion profit in 2024

Morocco’s fuel distribution market remains under the tight control of nine major companies, which collectively generated a net profit of MAD 2.3 billion ($230 million) in 2024, according to a newly released report from the Competition Council. Despite signs of market diversification, these distributors......