Local fuel prices rise again amid global oil uncertainty

Dar es Salaam. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) has raised the cap prices of petroleum products.

The adjustment reflects both domestic pricing dynamics and mounting pressure from global oil markets, where geopolitical uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Iran crisis, has continued to destabilise supply expectations and elevate crude oil benchmarks.

In Dar es Salaam, petrol has risen from Sh3,820 to Sh4,115 per litre, diesel from S3,806 to Sh4,248, and kerosene from Sh3,684 to Sh4,677.

The increases translate to gains of Sh295 for petrol, Sh442 for diesel, and a sharp Sh993 for kerosene.

The trend indicates that kerosene has recorded the steepest rise, followed by diesel, while petrol shows a comparatively moderate but still significant increase.

The pattern underscores differentiated cost pressures across fuel categories, with household energy products and transport fuels bearing varying degrees of impact.

Dar es Salaam continues to record relatively lower prices compared to inland regions, largely due to its role as the country’s primary import gateway and distribution hub.

The port advantage helps cushion transport and logistics costs, moderating retail price escalation.

In Pwani (Kibaha), petrol increased to Sh4,129, diesel at Sh4,263 and kerosene at Sh4,692.

However, the price burden increases significantly in inland areas.

In Dodoma, petrol is capped at S 4,194, diesel at Sh4,327 and kerosene at Sh4,756. Further north and west, the escalation becomes more pronounced.

In Geita, petrol stands at Sh4,315, diesel at Sh4,449 and kerosene at Sh4,878.

The highest levels are recorded in remote lake regions such as Bukoba, where petrol reaches Sh4,365 per litre, diesel Sh4,499 and kerosene Sh4,928.

Highest prices in remote areas

The highest fuel prices are recorded in remote and logistically challenging areas, particularly in parts of the Lake Zone and western border regions.

In Bukoba (Kagera Region), petrol has risen to Sh4,365 per litre, diesel to Sh4,499, and kerosene to Sh4,928.

The latest adjustment also reflects the broader influence of global oil market volatility.

Heightened geopolitical risks, including uncertainty surrounding Iran and its potential impact on global supply routes, have contributed to upward pressure on crude oil prices.

These external shocks continue to filter into domestic fuel pricing.

Overall, the shift from April levels underscores a clear upward movement in fuel costs across all categories, reinforcing both global market sensitivity and structural distribution inequalities within Tanzania’s fuel supply