Tanzania’s Ewura raises fuel prices for November despite lower global costs
Petrol in Dar es Salaam now costs TSh 4,083 a litre, up from TSh 4,057, Tanzania's energy regulator said on Wednesday. Diesel and kerosene also rose, which the regulator blamed on higher shipping and insurance costs from the Middle East crisis.
Fuel prices in Tanzania have risen again, even though global prices for refined fuel dipped slightly in October compared with September, Mwananchi reported. The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) announced the new prices on Wednesday. The notice was signed by Director General Salum Mnuna, and the prices apply across the country. In Dar es Salaam, petrol rose by TSh 26 to TSh 4,083 a litre. Diesel went up by TSh 42 to TSh 4,128. Kerosene had the biggest increase, rising by TSh 50 from TSh 4,067 to TSh 4,117. Prices vary depending on the port the fuel passes through. At Tanga port, petrol rose to TSh 4,149 from TSh 4,123, and diesel to TSh 4,194 from TSh 4,152. Kerosene climbed to TSh 4,183 from TSh 4,133. At Mtwara port, petrol went up by TSh 13 to TSh 4,183. Diesel rose to TSh 4,231 and kerosene to TSh 4,220. Ewura said the ongoing crisis in the Middle East is behind the increase. Tanzania imports a large share of its fuel from the region. According to the regulator, the crisis has pushed…
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