The Malagasy government has reinstated automatic fuel price adjustments, effective as early as the end of this week. This decision, made in a recent Council of Ministers meeting, ends a three-month price freeze implemented in April due to international energy tensions and the state of emergency. The lifting of the emergency decree allows fuel prices to fluctuate again, raising concerns amongst taxi drivers and citizens already grappling with a high cost of living. This move is politically delicate, as Madagascar has recently experienced social unrest related to economic hardship. The reinstatement of automatic adjustments means prices at the pump will no longer be capped. This change is anticipated to have a broad impact on the country's economy and daily life for many Malagasy citizens.