High fuel price hit Tanzania as motorists cry foul in Dar es Salaam

Dodoma - The Tanzanian Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) has introduced new fuel prices effective May 3rd this year.

With these revised prices, motorists in Tanzania’s commercial capital Dar es Salaam will pay more for fuel.

The new price will see motorists pay $1.22 per litre of petrol, an increase of $0.038, while diesel will cost $1.21 per litre, up by $0.010.

“These price changes are due to changes in oil prices in the global market, transportation costs (BPS Premium) and the value of the shilling compared to the US dollar,” Ewura said in a statement.

In the northern regions, including Tanga, Kilimanjaro, Arusha, and Manyara, pump prices remain the same at 1.17 and $1.23 for petrol and diesel respectively.

Prices differ from one region to another due to charge differences at the recommended loading ports and transportation costs.

The energy regulator noted pump prices for southern regions – Mtwara, Lindi and Ruvuma – served by fuel imported through Mtwara port will remain as was in April as there have been no new imports received.

Fuel prices remain steepest in the northwestern Kyerwa district in Kagera region where petrol costs $1.32 and diesel $1.31.

GAROWE ONLINE