The Senegalese government has banned all nonessential foreign trips for ministers to curb rising public expenditures.
The move responds to soaring oil prices caused by the Iran war, which have disrupted global energy markets.
Senegal relies heavily on imported petroleum, leaving its economy vulnerable to supply shocks and rising costs.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said the national budget was based on oil at $62 per barrel, now nearly double.
Trips to Niger, Spain, and France were among those cancelled under the new restrictions.
“No minister will leave the country except for essential missions,” Sonko said, stressing strict government spending limits.
Rising fuel costs are worsening daily hardships for millions in Africa, affecting commuting, food access, and household stability.