Senegal raised retail fuel prices on Saturday, reversing earlier subsidies as soaring global crude markets pressured public finances.
The government boosted super petrol to 990 CFA francs per litre, marking an increase of 70 francs across national supply networks.
Officials also raised diesel to 755 CFA francs per litre, reflecting a 75-franc surge driven by international market strains.
Crucial domestic products including cooking gas and fuel for local fishing pirogues will remain at their existing price levels.
Authorities noted the market adjustment simply restores pump costs to levels seen before price cuts implemented last December.
Sustained Middle East instability involving regional powers, including Israeli military operations across neighboring fronts, pushed international oil markets sharply upward.
Global market shocks forced diesel prices higher by 69 percent, while super petrol surged 61 percent over recent months.
Dakar delayed domestic price adjustments for months, absorbing over 245 billion CFA francs in heavy national fuel subsidies.
Unchanged fuel tariffs would have added an estimated 47 billion CFA francs in fiscal burdens within a single month.
Officials emphasized that current pump prices remain below import costs, alongside continued social protection measures for vulnerable households.
