The Moroccan National Union of the Road Freight Transport Sector has renewed its call for the government to release a fourth fuel subsidy payment after diesel prices remained above MAD 14 per liter, arguing that transport operators are facing mounting financial pressure.
In a statement issued ahead of Monday’s fuel price increase, the union criticized what it described as the government’s failure to honor its commitment to keep diesel prices below MAD 12 per liter. It accused authorities of backtracking on promises made to transport professionals.
The union called on the government to release a fourth round of financial support covering the months of June and July, warning that the delay is pushing many transport operators and workers “to the brink of bankruptcy.” It added that some professionals have already emigrated in search of better opportunities, while others are considering leaving the country or the profession altogether.
Speaking to Hespress AR, Mustafa Al-Qarqouri, secretary-general of the National Union of the Road Freight Transport Sector, said transport unions are “closely monitoring and strongly condemning” the latest increase in fuel prices.
He accused the government of ignoring the sector’s demands, particularly the immediate disbursement of the June and July subsidy payments that, according to the union, were promised to transport professionals.
Al-Qarqouri said the unions’ demand is based on previous government commitments.
“The government, through Budget Minister Fouzi Lekjaa, pledged that transport professionals would receive financial support whenever fuel prices exceeded MAD 12 per liter,” he said. “With prices now well above that threshold, the government must honor its commitment by releasing the June and July subsidy payments.”
The union leader held the government responsible for the worsening conditions facing the sector, warning that rising operating costs are making it increasingly difficult for transport operators to remain financially viable.
He said some drivers have already emigrated in search of better opportunities, while others are considering abandoning the profession entirely in favor of other sources of income.
The union’s statement came ahead of the latest fuel price increase, which added MAD 1 per liter to gasoline prices. The hike has further increased pressure on Morocco’s transport sector, particularly road freight operators, who have been grappling with rising operating costs in recent years.
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