Morocco's energy supply secured for the next three months, says Minister Benali

Morocco's Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, stated that the country's energy supply is secured for the next three months. In response to questions regarding the strengthening of strategic energy reserves amid international tensions, Benali highlighted measures taken to ensure the national market's supply until the end of the year. These measures include diversifying import sources from the United States, South America, and several European countries. The Minister noted that current natural gas and coal contracts cover electricity production needs until June. Petroleum product stocks stand at 47 days of national consumption for diesel and 49 days for gasoline, despite disruptions in some ports. The ministry continues to monitor and strengthen the supply situation through regular tracking of private operators' import programs. A monitoring unit has mobilized territorial and regional services, and a permanent system has been established at the National Laboratory of Energy and Mines to track sector needs. To protect purchasing power, the government has allocated 1.6 billion DH to support energy product prices, including 600 million DH for butane gas subsidies, maintaining stable pricing. The government currently subsidizes a 12 kg gas cylinder by 78 dirhams, compared to 30 DH before the war. Additionally, 400 million DH per month has been allocated to support the electricity sector, and transport professionals receive aid of 3 DH/liter, tot