Tanzania raises fuel price caps amid global supply disruptions
In a public notice issued by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority, the April 2026 fuel price adjustments were largely attributed to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which began in late February. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news to..
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Tanzania's energy regulator, EWURA, has announced new, higher cap prices for petroleum products effective April 1. These adjustments are primarily due to escalating global supply disruptions stemming from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
- New cap prices for petrol, diesel, and kerosene in Dar es Salaam are approximately $1.53, $1.52, and $1.47 per liter, respectively.
- The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) is implementing measures to ensure fuel supply security.
- The regulator emphasized the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran as a key factor influencing the price changes.
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The Kenyan government will review Value Added Tax on petroleum products and allocate Sh17 billion from the fuel stabilization fund to prevent sharp increases in fuel pump prices. In neighboring Tanzania, the energy regulator EWURA announced higher cap prices for petroleum products effective April 1, driven by escalating global supply disruptions from Middle East geopolitical tensions. These developments come as the Kenyan Shilling reached a significant milestone, averaging an exchange rate of 130 against the US Dollar, adding to import cost pressures.
