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Speaking on 2M’s “Saât Assaraha,” the Economy and Finance Minister defended the tax hikes proposed in the 2027 Finance Bill, saying further increases in registration duties on luxury cars remain possible if their numbers continue to rise.

The 2027 Finance Bill proposes a range of tax exemptions for FIFA and other parties involved in the 2030 World Cup, following precedents set by South Africa, Brazil, Russia and Qatar. Morocco, however, is considering more far-reaching benefits, particularly in how long they would remain in force. The United States has taken a different approach to the 2026 tournament.

Burdened by debt and the need to fund public services, African governments continue to rely heavily on consumption taxes for revenue. Taxes on goods and services accounted for 51.2% of tax revenues across the 38 countries studied in 2023. Meanwhile, taxes on wealth generated an average of just 0.3% of GDP, reflecting an imbalance driven by informality and the ease of tax collection, but one that places a proportionally heavier burden on low-income households than on the holders of large fortunes.

The price of crude oil continues to seesaw amid tensions in the Middle East and statements by U.S. President Donald Trump. As fuel prices are partly tied to the cost of crude, pump prices remain generally high. In Africa, taxes, which provide significant revenue for public finances, also weigh heavily on fuel prices.