HIBAPRESS – Abdellatif Baraka
In light of the tension looming over the domestic gas distribution sector, the professionals are looking towards the dialogue table as a key option to avoid any disruption that may affect the supply of the Moroccan market with "Butane", which is one of the daily necessities for families.
The actors in the sector, in contact with HIBAPRESS, confirm that overcoming this stage requires an urgent response to a set of demands that they see as a real entry point to ensure the continuity of service and avoid any potential paralysis. At the forefront of these demands is the demand to review the profit margin allocated to distributors, in line with the increasing costs of the profession, especially in light of the fluctuating fuel prices and their direct repercussions on the cost of transportation and distribution. The professionals also call for the establishment of a targeted support mechanism that takes into account the continuous increase in the price of gasoline, as it is an essential element in the distribution chain, which would alleviate the financial pressure on distributors and ensure the stability of the activity. Among the points that the interveners in the sector also insist on is opening effective and regular communication channels with the concerned parties, with the aim of proactively addressing the problems raised, and avoiding the accumulation of crises that may lead to escalatory decisions. The professionals also emphasize the need to involve them in formulating solutions related to the sector, in a way that ensures a participatory approach that takes into account the reality of the field and responds to the actual challenges they face. The actors believe that accelerating the pace of dialogue and responding to these demands would spare the country any disruption in providing citizens with gas, and at the same time maintain the balance of this vital sector, which is a key link in energy and social security.
