Togo Plans 14.2 Billion CFA Francs in Fuel Subsidies for 2026

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Monday, 19 January 2026 11:22

Togo Plans 14.2 Billion CFA Francs in Fuel Subsidies for 2026

(Togo First) - The Togolese government plans to allocate 14.2 billion CFA francs to petroleum product subsidies in 2026, according to budget law projections. This funding is intended to mitigate the impact of rising energy prices on the cost of living for households.

This subsidy level marks a significant decrease compared to 2025, when nearly 25 billion CFA francs were allocated. While authorities have not disclosed the reasons for this reduction, it occurs within a context of reforms encouraged by the country's technical and financial partners, notably the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

These partners advocate for a gradual refocusing of generalized subsidies toward more targeted mechanisms. Examples include direct cash transfers for the most vulnerable populations.

Since the last pump price revision in December 2024, diesel is sold at 695 CFA francs per liter, while unleaded super is sold at 680 CFA francs per liter. The two-stroke mixture, primarily used for small-displacement engines, is set at 769 CFA francs per liter, and kerosene at 650 CFA francs per liter.

Furthermore, the government plans an envelope of 8.7 billion CFA francs to support the price of domestic gas. This is a key fuel for both domestic use and the fight against deforestation. This allocation is also down from the 9.6 billion CFA francs mobilized in 2025.

Esaïe Edoh

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