Senegal’s 2026 energy subsidy rises to 729 billion CFA francs
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senenews
The Senegalese state now plans to allocate 729 billion CFA francs to subsidise energy prices in 2026, compared with an initial forecast of 250 billion. The sharp revision is mainly attributed to higher oil prices on international markets, according to information from the daily Le Soleil.
The Senegalese state plans to raise the subsidy intended to stabilise energy prices in 2026 to 729 billion CFA francs, compared with an initial forecast of 250 billion. The allocation is intended to offset the higher cost of energy products for consumers, according to information reported by the national daily Le Soleil.
The subsidy planned for 2026 would therefore be nearly three times the amount initially budgeted. The Senegalese government attributes the revision to the increase in the price of a barrel of oil on the international market, which is driving up the cost of energy price stabilisation in the country.
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