A Moroccan association representing fuel station owners and managers has accused fuel distribution companies of delivering less fuel than billed, raising concerns about what it described as widespread irregularities in the sector.
The accusation follows a diesel shipment delivered to a fuel station on May 15 that allegedly showed a shortage of more than 150 liters during the unloading process, according to a statement issued by the National Federation of Fuel Station Owners, Traders and Managers in Morocco.
The federation said its secretary-general filed a complaint with the relevant authorities after the discrepancy was discovered. The group added that the issue is not isolated, claiming similar cases have become increasingly common at several fuel stations across the country.
The organization said these shortages are causing direct financial losses for station operators, particularly at a time when fuel prices remain high and profit margins are already under pressure.
Fuel prices in Morocco have been a sensitive issue for years, especially since the liberalization of the hydrocarbons market in 2015. Since then, consumers and industry professionals have repeatedly raised concerns over pricing practices, competition and oversight mechanisms.
Several parliamentary debates and investigations have also focused on alleged profits made by major distributors during periods of global price volatility.
In its statement, the federation said it has begun using an electronic measuring device called “Flexicompt” to monitor fuel quantities delivered to stations.
The system was described as a certified and reliable tool designed to detect discrepancies between invoiced and delivered quantities.
According to the federation, the technology could help improve transparency in commercial transactions and reduce disputes between station managers and fuel distributors.
The association also expressed full support for its secretary-general and criticized what it described as the distributor’s “leniency” toward such practices. It added that it is prepared to join legal proceedings as a civil party if the case goes to court.
The federation urged distribution companies to adopt the “Flexicompt” system more widely, arguing that stricter monitoring mechanisms are needed to protect station operators and restore trust in the fuel distribution chain.
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