Morocco · Country watch
Weather Warnings, Tax Hikes Proposed, Auto Investment Risk
Severe weather warnings disrupt travel; tax hikes on key sectors proposed; European shifts threaten auto investments.
In this briefing House of Representatives (Morocco) · Directorate General of Meteorology · Ministry of Equipment, Water, and Forests · Ryad Mezzour · Ministry of Industry and Trade (Morocco) · Russia · Morocco
Regulation
Proposed Tax Hikes on Fuel, Cement, Telecom
The ruling majority in Morocco's House of Representatives has proposed amendments to the 2027 finance bill, suggesting increased taxes on fuel, cement, and telecommunications sectors, according to Hespress. The changes aim to enhance tax equity, reduce pressure on the middle class and small professionals, and target semi-monopolistic sectors for larger contributions. These proposals align with government strategies to broaden the tax base and address tax evasion.
Impact Fuel, cement, and telecom companies may face increased tax burdens affecting pricing and investment strategies.
Sources: Hespress ↗
Safety & health
Severe Weather Warnings in Multiple Provinces
Part of: Severe weather alerts impacting Morocco's provinces →
The Directorate General of Meteorology has issued an orange alert for severe weather, including heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, from Wednesday to Thursday in several Moroccan provinces, according to yabiladi.com. Rainfall is expected to range between 80 and 110 mm. The Ministry of Equipment, Water, and Forests advises postponing travel through affected areas unless necessary, as reported by La Vie Eco. The weather warnings could disrupt transport and logistics operations in the affected regions.
Impact Transport and logistics operators face disruptions due to severe weather conditions affecting travel and operations.
Sources: yabiladi.com ↗, Aujourdhui ↗, Telquel ↗
Companies
European Shifts Threaten Moroccan Auto Investments
Moroccan Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour has warned that European shifts towards boosting local production capacities could threaten automotive investments in Morocco, as reported by Hespress. This development may lead to a redirection of projects initially intended for Morocco back to Europe, impacting Morocco's ability to attract future investments in the automotive sector.
Impact Automotive manufacturers in Morocco face risks of reduced foreign investment due to European production shifts.
Sources: Hespress ↗, Akhbarona ↗
Trade
Russia Supplies 74,000 Tonnes of Diesel to Morocco
Despite recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries, Russia has increased its diesel exports, sending 74,000 tonnes to Morocco last week, according to bladi.net. This shipment is part of Russia's ongoing efforts to maintain its fuel export levels amidst geopolitical tensions.
Impact Energy importers in Morocco benefit from continued diesel supply despite geopolitical tensions affecting Russian exports.
Sources: bladi.net ↗
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