Madagascan motorists have had a four-month respite. Since Saturday, September 5, 2026, a litre of SP95 unleaded petrol has been sold at 5,300 ariary, up from 5,100 ariary previously. This 200 ariary increase comes as authorities have implemented numerous measures in recent months to limit the impact of the energy crisis. Despite these various measures aimed at containing the damage, fuel prices ultimately could not be held steady. The previous pump price change dated back to May 3, 2026. On that date, the three main petroleum products underwent a simultaneous 200 ariary increase. Unleaded petrol rose from 4,900 to 5,100 ariary per litre, diesel from 4,660 to 4,860 ariary, and kerosene from 3,510 to 3,710 ariary. These prices remained unchanged until early September. This time, only unleaded petrol is affected. Diesel remains fixed at 4,860 ariary, while kerosene stays at 3,710 ariary per litre. The OMH confirms that the last price change recorded in its statistics dated from May 3. This new increase comes after the restoration in July of the automatic price adjustment mechanism, suspended in April amid sharp rises in international prices. This system allows prices to evolve based on global market conditions, exchange rates, and import and distribution costs. Authorities had nonetheless sought to contain the crisis's impact on consumers, notably through an energy emergency and pump price caps. In April, the Energy Ministry indicated that the cost of imported fuel exceeded slightly over 6,000 ariary per litre, with this increase not being fully passed on to consumers. The rise of unleaded petrol to 5,300 ariary thus demonstrates the limits of this strategy against market constraints. For a 50-litre tank, the increase now represents an additional 10,000 ariary. The consequences could extend beyond motorists' expenses alone. Transporters, taxi operators, and business operators risk seeing their costs rise. Ultimately, any sustained increase in transport costs for people and goods could exert additional pressure on prices, particularly in regions distant from major supply centres.