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In Senegal, an increase in fuel prices, subsidized by the State, will take place, from this Saturday, January 7, from 7:00 p.m. UT. The cost of diesel and gasoline will increase by 100 CFA francs, regarding 15 euro cents. An increase, this time in electricity, is also planned, but not for the most vulnerable households. For the government, this will allow “ focus on those who need it most ».
With our correspondent in Dakar, Charlotte Idrac
From 655 to 755 CFA francs, the liter of diesel and from 890 to 990 francs, the liter of super… in the face of world hydrocarbon prices, the approved prices had to be reviewed, explains the Senegalese Minister of Petroleum and Energy.
Rise ” in slices »
For electricity, the increase will apply in slices » and will not concern users who consume less than 150 kilowatts per hour, every two months. It is a ” adjustment “, according to Aïssatou Sophie Gladima on RTS the public television channel: « The stronger must help the weaker. If I can afford to buy a 4×4 car, to have a certain number of devices that can bring me up to having a consumption that can go up to 250 kilowatts, then I should not receive a subsidy like today the State of Senegal does so. »
Measures ” accompanying »
During his speech to the Nation on December 31, President Macky Sall announced a ” strengthening of the social protection effort » in 2023 « with the mobilization of 450 billion FCFA for the subsidy of food and energy products ».
The gas cylinder is not affected by the increase. Same thing for kerosene. The government has promised measures accompanying for carriers.
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