Operators caution of losses as fuel costs hit record levels | The Citizen
crisis The Land Transport Regulatory Authority has warned operators against rushing to increase fares without the agency’s approval
www.thecitizen.co.tzHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
- Tanzania's EWURA continues to publish monthly fuel price caps for petrol, diesel, and kerosene across major towns, with recent months showing volatility driven by global oil prices and local exchange rates. For example, mid-2025 saw coordinated price reductions in coastal areas like Dar es Salaam, with petrol around 2,885 TZS/L, diesel about 2,826 TZS/L, and kerosene near 2,877 TZS/L in Dar es Salaam, reflecting a broader trend of easing costs for consumers at that time.[1][4]
- By late 2025, price caps remained under review, with coastal cities generally continuing to enjoy comparatively lower prices than inland centers, though some regions still faced modest variations due to transport and logistics costs.[2]
- In early 2026, reports indicate renewed concern over rising fuel costs linked to global factors and regional developments, with EWURA announcing adjustments that pushed pump prices higher in several months, contributing to inflationary pressures at the pump for consumers.[8][9]
Would you like a concise snapshot of current regional prices in specific Tanzanian cities (e.g., Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha) and a brief note on how recent global events may be influencing prices? I can also pull the latest EWURA caps for March–May 2026 if you’d like.
Citations:
- Example price reductions and EWURA announcements in 2025:[4][1]
- Regional price disparities and stabilization trends in 2025:[2]
- 2026 price movements and EWURA updates tied to global factors:[9][8]