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Mauritius fuel price increases and subsequent reactions

Overview

On 29 September 2026, fuel prices in Mauritius rose by 10% following a decision by the Petroleum Pricing Committee (PPC). The adjustment affected both petrol and diesel, with petrol increasing from Rs 70.65 to Rs 77.70 per litre and diesel rising from Rs 71.25 to Rs 78.35 per litre.

The price hike triggered responses from consumer advocates and political figures. The Association des consommateurs de l’île Maurice (ACIM) called for government control over merchant profit margins to prevent potential price gouging. Additionally, Reform Party leader Roshi Bhadain proposed temporary tax reductions, including the elimination of certain levies and VAT, to lower gasoline prices and mitigate inflationary pressures on the cost of living.

Entities

Jayen Chellum · Roshi Bhadain · Road Development Authority · Reform Party · State Trading Corporation

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mauritius fuel price hike prompts calls for margin controls and tax cuts

    Mauritian consumer group ACIM seeks margin controls following a 10% fuel price hike, while Reform Party leader Roshi Bhadain proposes tax cuts to lower gasoline prices.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mauritius fuel prices increase by 10% following committee decision

    Petrol and diesel prices in Mauritius have increased by 10% following a Petroleum Pricing Committee decision, effective 29 September 2026.

Sources

defimedia.info · maurice-info.mu · mauritiusranking.com · yourbotswana.com