Moroccans facing a new surge in olive oil prices

Olive oil prices in Morocco have exceeded 120 dirhams per liter, causing widespread discontent among consumers.

According to professional sources, this increase is mainly attributed to intermediaries who buy oil from producers at around 90 dirhams per liter, before reselling it at much higher prices.

The drop in national production, caused by unfavorable climatic conditions, has amplified this dependence on intermediaries. Cooperatives, particularly in the regions of Béni Mellal and Kalaat Sraghna, have also increased their prices by 20 dirhams per liter due to the scarcity of supply.

Experts believe that this upward trend could continue at the start of the next agricultural season. Persistent drought and lack of rainfall have significantly reduced olive harvests, directly affecting the quantities of oil available on the market.

Calls for urgent intervention are increasing to regulate the market and limit the influence of intermediaries. Consumers are demanding measures to stabilize prices and guarantee fair access to this basic product.

This crisis highlights the structural challenges of the Moroccan agricultural sector, requiring sustainable solutions to protect household purchasing power.

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