Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced that the government will soon implement measures to lower electricity and fuel prices, as the country begins to see the benefits of its expanding oil and gas production.
Speaking on Monday during the launch of the Steering Committee of the National Social Stability Pact, Sonko said the decision follows directives from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye aimed at easing the cost of living for Senegalese households.
The announcement comes amid growing frustration among consumers over high electricity tariffs, especially those using the “Woyofal” prepaid system, which has faced widespread criticism for being costly and inconsistent.
Senegal’s move also coincides with a surge in national oil and gas output. The Ministry of Energy, Petroleum, and Mines reported that three shipments of crude oil; totaling 2.89 million barrels, were exported in September 2025 from the Sangomar offshore project. Annual production projections have now been revised to 34.5 million barrels.
On the natural gas front, two shipments totaling 336,690 cubic meters have been completed from the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, with production expected to rise gradually as operations expand at the offshore floating facility.
