Morocco’s Chamber of Counsellors voted down proposals to cap fuel prices and nationalize the Samir oil refinery on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Fourteen pieces of legislation were considered during the plenary session. The rejection signals a setback for efforts to control rising fuel costs and government intervention in the energy sector. Details regarding the specific votes and reasoning behind the rejection were not immediately available in the provided text. The news was initially reported by Médias24, a leading Moroccan economic news source. This decision impacts potential government strategies to address economic pressures related to fuel affordability and energy independence. Further developments are expected as the government considers its next steps.