Central African Republic raises fuel prices after Hormuz closure
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Corbeaunews Centrafrique
The Central African government has raised pump prices for fuel after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the rise in global hydrocarbon prices. Civil society has called for a shutdown day on 12 October 2026 to protest against the measure, reports Corbeaunews Centrafrique.
The Central African government has raised pump prices for fuel after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing constraints linked to global hydrocarbon prices, reports Corbeaunews Centrafrique.
The increase was announced in a simple statement by the energy minister, on the instructions of President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, although Central African legislation normally provides for a decree adopted by the Council of Ministers for such a decision, according to Corbeaunews Centrafrique.
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