Senegal Slashes Electricity Costs in Bold Energy Reform Drive

To transform the energy landscape of Senegal, the country’s Minister of Energy, Petroleum and Mines, Birame Souleye Diop, has announced a massive reduction in electricity tariffs—from 117 FCFA to just 60 FCFA per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

The announcement, made on Sunday during a broadcast on Radio Senegal, marks a significant victory for the government’s ambitious energy reform agenda.

“These reforms are designed to lower production costs, enhance system performance, and ensure that energy becomes accessible to every Senegalese,” Diop declared, emphasizing the inclusive vision behind the bold move.

The sweeping price cut is being widely celebrated as a major stride toward economic and social equity. It follows a series of structural reforms in Senegal’s energy sector aimed at improving efficiency, cutting production costs, and expanding access to affordable electricity across the country.

Officials say the reform is not only an economic relief measure but also a critical milestone in Senegal’s broader push for energy transition and sustainable development. With electricity now more affordable, the government hopes to ease financial pressures on households and businesses alike, laying the groundwork for accelerated economic growth and improved quality of life.

“This is more than just an energy policy—it’s a step toward justice and progress,” Diop added, underlining the transformative potential of the initiative.