Excessive Fuel Prices in CAR

By Albert FALL | LNC Translated into English by Gwenaëlle DE LACAN

(Bangui, August 2, 2026 | LNC) On July 13, during the adoption of the law reorganizing the oil sector, several MPs shook off their lethargy—ceasing to act merely as rubber stamps for the MCU—to raise the alarm regarding fuel supply difficulties and the excessive costs borne by the population. Consequently, in towns across the Central African Republic's interior, a liter of fuel sells for between 3,000 and 5,000 CFA francs—or even more—a price level far higher than that found in Bangui. During parliamentary debates, several MPs attributed this price surge to inadequate distribution infrastructure in the provinces and supply chain challenges. Some advocated for a return to transporting petroleum products via river routes, which is considered less expensive, while others argued that rebuilding service stations destroyed or abandoned in various prefectures would improve fuel availability across the country. Ultimately, the lawmakers called on the government to better regulate sector operators and ensure a steady supply to towns in the interior. Finally, they passed a new law reorganizing the oil sector to strengthen regulation, improve hydrocarbon governance, secure supply chains, and establish a regulatory authority tasked with ensuring transparency and the sector's smooth operation.

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Date: August 2, 2026

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