Fuel Prices in Tanzania Hit New Record High

In May, petrol will be sold at Tsh3,148 ($1.36) and diesel TSh3,258 ($1.40) per litre at the pump in Dar es Salaam, up from TSh2,861 ($1.23) and TSh2,692 ($1.16), respectively in April.

The retail price for kerosene in Dar es Salaam will be TSh3,112 ($1.34) per litre compared to TSh2,682 ($1.15) in April and TSh2,209 ($0.95) in March.

The new prices, effective Wednesday, May 4, represent a 9.5% increase for petrol and 17.1% increase for diesel following hikes of 12% and 21%, respectively in April.