Tanzania Fuel Prices Surge Amid Rising Costs

Tanzania has experienced a notable increase in fuel prices, impacting consumers across the country. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) confirmed that petrol, diesel, and kerosene prices have risen this month.

In Dar es Salaam, the maximum retail price for petrol increased by Sh26 to Sh4,083 per litre, compared to Sh4,057 in October. Diesel also saw a rise of Sh42 to Sh4,128 per litre, while keros,ene experienced the highest increase at Sh50, reaching Sh4,117 per litre.

Ewura Director General Salum Mnuna stated that the new price caps took effect immediately nationwide. Additionally, national fuel prices in Tanzania are expected to remain elevated into 2027 due to ongoing tensions in the Hormuz region.