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May 8, 2026
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Tanzania raises retail fuel prices amid global supply disruptions

Tanzania raises retail fuel prices amid global supply disruptions

According to EWURA, effective Wednesday, the retail price of petrol in Dar es Salaam has risen to 4,115 Tanzanian shillings (about 1.56 U.S. dollars) per liter, while diesel reached 4,248 shillings and kerosene 4,677 shillings. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Tanzania has seen a significant increase in its retail fuel prices, with the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) announcing new rates effective Wednesday.

  • Retail prices for petrol, diesel, and kerosene have risen by 7.7%, 11.6%, and 27% respectively in May.
  • The cumulative increase in fuel prices since January has reached 48.1% for petrol and 55.8% for diesel.
  • The price hikes are attributed to global supply disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, coupled with shilling depreciation and rising freight costs.

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