Civil society organisations and the I Gwé platform criticised fuel-price increases at an October 8 press conference in Bangui. They called on the Central African Republic’s government to review its decision.
October 12 action announced
The organisations urged residents to join a one-day shutdown on October 12 in protest against fuel prices and the rising cost of living.
Higher pump prices
Under the new tariff, gasoline for individual consumers rose from 1,050 to 1,150 CFA francs per liter, while diesel increased from 1,250 to 1,400. Activists argued that the changes would affect transport and basic household costs.
October 12 action remains planned
The OGDC consortium and I Gwé platform called for a work stoppage in Bangui on October 12 between 4 a.m. and 5 p.m. The demonstration has not yet taken place and should be described as a planned action.
Broader context
The Central African Republic is landlocked and relies on overland supply routes through neighboring states for petroleum imports. International oil costs, transport expenses and taxation can affect prices at the pump. Civil society organizations argue that higher fuel costs will feed into daily travel and household spending. No subsequent official decision reversing the increases had been announced at the time of the planned protest appeal.