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Energy Prices Surge, Port Expansions Accelerate

World Bank forecasts energy price hikes; Morocco boosts port capabilities with major investments.

Florent Kalfon · 28 October 2026 · 11 articles read

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Business conditions in Morocco are mixed. The World Bank's forecast of rising energy prices presents challenges, while Morocco's port expansions enhance trade capabilities. These developments affect energy-dependent sectors and logistics efficiency.

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Markets

Energy
Agriculture

World Bank warns of energy price surge

The World Bank announced that energy prices are expected to reach their highest levels in four years due to Middle East conflicts, according to Alyaoum24. The bank forecasts a 23% increase in commodity prices this year, exacerbating global economic shocks. This rise is attributed to declining oil reserves and ongoing geopolitical tensions. The report suggests that businesses reliant on energy and commodities should prepare for cost increases.

Impact Energy-dependent industries face rising costs as prices are set to increase by 23% this year.

Sources: Alyaoum24 ↗

Finance

Casablanca Stock Exchange launches new indices

The Casablanca Stock Exchange introduced two new indices, MASI.20 Rentabilité Brut and MASI.20 Rentabilité Net, which include dividends to provide a more comprehensive view of market performance, reports La Vie Eco. These indices aim to offer investors better insights into the profitability of Moroccan stocks, enhancing the market's transparency and attractiveness.

Impact Investors gain improved tools for evaluating stock performance with new indices including dividends.

Sources: La Vie Eco ↗

Trade

Logistics
Manufacturing

Morocco boosts port capacity with new projects

Morocco is advancing its port strategy with significant investments in Nador West Med and Tanger Med 3, reports yabiladi.com. The first container terminal at Nador West Med will soon be operational, while construction for Tanger Med 3 is set to begin. These projects involve investments of 54 billion dirhams for Nador West Med and 8 billion dirhams for Tanger Med 3, aimed at enhancing Morocco's logistics and industrial capabilities.

Impact Logistics and manufacturing sectors benefit from expanded port capacities, improving trade efficiency.

Sources: yabiladi.com ↗

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