Here’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]
Sources
Coastal port cities, including Dar es Salaam, continue to enjoy the lowest rates, while inland and r
thebizlens.co.tzcrisis The Land Transport Regulatory Authority has warned operators against rushing to increase fares without the agency’s approval
www.thecitizen.co.tzTanzania's energy regulator has raised the prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene citing higher international oil prices, a move that could feed inflation.
www.reuters.comDAR ES SALAAM: The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has announced new fuel prices for March 2026, with diesel recording the highest increase compared to kerosene and petrol. The rise affects fuels imported through all major ports, including Dar es Salaam, Tanga, and Mtwara. Effective March 4, 2026, the retail price of petrol …
dailynews.co.tzThe decrease is largely attributed to a reduction in global fuel prices and favourable exchange rate movements.
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ntvkenya.co.keDODOMA: THE government has stepped in to address rising fuel prices, with Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba saying authorities will convene a meeting to ensure the commodity remains affordable and does not escalate the cost of living. Speaking in the National Assembly in Dodoma yesterday while presenting his office’s income and expenditure proposal for the 2026/27 …
dailynews.co.tzThe Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has announced new fuel prices for the month of June 2025, effective from 12:01 AM on Wednesday, June 4. In Dar es Salaam, the new retail prices are TZS 2,885 per litre for petrol, TZS 2,826 for diesel, and TZS 2,877 for kerosene. The revised rates mark a notable reduction from the previous month, offering financial relief to motorists and households across the country. According to EWURA, the drop in fuel prices is largely attributed...
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