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Fuel Prices in Mauritius Up Nearly Rs 20 Per Litre in Seven Months
Mauritius has seen fuel prices rise by nearly Rs 20 per litre over the past seven months, according to figures reported by Le Défi Media, on…
IMF Tells Mauritius to Fix Its Finances, Here's What's at Stake
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued what analysts are calling a significant fiscal warning to Mauritius, publishing a detailed …
Diesel at Rs 78.35: Who Pays the Price Beyond the Pump?
A fuel price increase never stays at the petrol station. That is the hard economic truth Mauritian households are confronting now that diese…
Mauritius Fuel Prices: The Rs 6 Gap the Government Didn't Tell You About
Mauritians woke up on Wednesday to higher fuel prices, petrol at Rs 77.70 per litre and diesel at Rs 78.35, up 10% from previous levels. The…
Fuel, Gas, Bread, Power: How 2026 Is Squeezing Mauritian Households
Mauritians woke up to yet another fuel price increase this week, but for most households the pain is no longer about any single bill, it is …
Privy Council to Hear Rs 84.7 Million Tax Dispute Between MFD and MRA
The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, Mauritius's ultimate court of appeal, based in London, has agreed to hear a tax dispute worth R…
Mauritius Labour Congress Calls for Temporary Fuel Tax Cut
The Mauritius Labour Congress (MLC), one of the island's major trade union federations, has called on the government to introduce a temporar…
Air Mauritius Flight MK053 London to Mauritius Cancelled Over Technical Fault
Air Mauritius has cancelled flight MK053 on the London-Mauritius route following a technical problem, according to a report by Le Défi Media…
Beauty Brands Battle for Mauritius: The Makeup Market Wars
The cosmetics market in Mauritius is entering a new phase of competition, one that goes far beyond shelf space in shopping malls. Internatio…
Halal Food in Mauritius: Why Traceability Now Drives a $1.15 Trillion Market
The word "halal" comes from Arabic and means "permitted" or "lawful." In food terms, it refers to a comprehensive set of rules drawn from Is…
Mauritius Food Crop Output Jumps 11.8% in First Half of 2026
Mauritius has recorded a significant rise in food crop production for the first half of 2026, with output climbing 11.8% compared to the sam…
Mauritius Fuel Prices Jump 10%: Minister Sik Yuen Explains Why
Mauritians are paying significantly more at the pump after the government announced a 10% increase in the prices of both petrol and diesel, …
Mauritians Rush to Fill Up as Fuel Price Hike Announced
Scenes of long queues and crowded forecourts played out at petrol stations across Mauritius after the government announced an increase in fu…
Mauritius Fuel Prices Rise: Petrol at Rs 77.70, Diesel Rs 78.35
Mauritius has announced new fuel prices following the latest review by the country's pricing authorities, with both petrol and diesel seeing…
Quality Beverages Invests Rs 330 Million in New PET Bottling Line
Quality Beverages, one of Mauritius's leading beverage manufacturers, has announced a Rs 330 million investment in a new PET (polyethylene t…
MCB Group Posts Rs 20.1 Billion Profit in Financial Year 2025 to 26
The MCB Group, Mauritius's largest and most prominent financial institution, has recorded a net profit of Rs 20.1 billion for the financial …
Sachin Sookna Elected President of Mauritius Sugar Syndicate
Sachin Sookna has been elected president of the Mauritius Sugar Syndicate (MSS), according to a report by Le Défi Media. The election marks …
Mauritius Fuel Prices Could Rise After Pricing Committee Meets
Mauritius may be heading for a rise in fuel prices at the pump, after the country's Petroleum Pricing Committee met to review the current pr…
Mauritius Produces 82,914 Tonnes of Vegetables in Six Months
Mauritius produced 82,914 tonnes of vegetables over a six-month period, according to figures reported by Le Défi Media, underscoring the con…
Dozens of CNT Buses Stranded in Bonne-Terre After Mass Sick Leave
Dozens of buses belonging to the CNT, the Central Navigation Company (Compagnie Nationale de Transport), one of Mauritius's main state-linke…
EU Removes Mauritian Firm Redbird From Russia Sanctions List
The European Union has removed Redbird, a Mauritius-registered company, from its official list of entities subject to sanctions linked to Ru…
Trump Rejects Iran's Proposal to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has rejected a proposal put forward by Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that serv…
Mauritius Chicken Output Drops 2,000 Tonnes in Early 2026
Mauritius has seen a notable dip in domestic chicken production in the first half of 2026, according to the latest figures from Statistics M…
Mauritius Fuel Prices May Rise at Next PPC Review
Mauritians who drive or rely on gas-powered appliances may soon be paying more at the pump. The next scheduled review by the Petroleum Prici…
Frequently Asked Questions
What drives the Mauritius economy?−
Mauritius has a diversified economy built on four main pillars: financial services (including IFC and banking), tourism, manufacturing (especially textiles), and a growing ICT/BPO sector. The country is consistently ranked among Africa's most competitive economies.
What is the Stock Exchange of Mauritius?−
The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) operates two markets: the Official Market and the Development & Enterprise Market (DEM). It lists over 90 companies and is one of Africa's leading exchanges, attracting significant international investment.
Is Mauritius a good place to do business?−
Mauritius ranks highly in African business environment indices, with a strong legal system, low corporate tax rate (15%), double taxation agreements with 46 countries, and a reputation as a gateway for investment into Africa and Asia.
What is the Mauritius International Financial Centre?−
The Mauritius IFC is a major financial hub managing over $700 billion in assets. It offers global business licences, fund management, banking, and insurance services, making it one of the world's top 10 offshore financial centres.