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2027 Finance Bill introduces provision for potential fuel price adjustments

The 2027 Finance Bill includes Article 218, which grants authority to revise fuel prices when deemed necessary. The legislation does not specify new rates or a timeline for implementation. The government argues that rising production costs necessitate this flexibility to ensure the financial equilibrium of refining and distribution operations, while maintaining State support. Currently, the prices set on January 1, 2026, remain unchanged. Officials maintain that fuel costs in Algeria remain among the lowest globally. The bill is now undergoing the parliamentary review process, where members of the National People's Assembly have the power to amend or remove the provision before the final law is enacted by the end of December.