Motorists in Tanzania will feel the pinch as petrol prices rise this month, while diesel and kerosene users enjoy some relief.
According to the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), petrol prices at Dar es Salaam port have increased to TZS 2,788 per liter from TZS 2,778 in January.
Diesel prices, on the other hand, have dropped to TZS 2,701 per liter from TZS 2,726, while kerosene now sells for TZS 2,746 per liter, down from TZS 2,763.
The adjustments come despite falling international oil prices, which dropped by 6.41 percent for petrol, 0.50 percent for diesel, and 1.70 percent for kerosene in February.
The rise in local petrol prices is largely due to higher import costs and increased currency exchange rates, which rose by 1.86 percent this month.
Fuel users in southern regions relying on Mtwara port also benefit from lower diesel and kerosene costs.
Petrol has gone up slightly to TZS 2,881 per liter, while diesel and kerosene have fallen to TZS 2,794 and TZS 2,838 per liter, respectively.
EWURA has warned all fuel retailers to comply with the official price ceilings. Stations are required to display prices clearly on boards visible to customers, showing fuel types, discounts, and promotions. Selling fuel without proper price displays is illegal and will attract strict penalties.
Additionally, all fuel sales must be recorded using Electronic Fiscal Pump Printers (EFPP), and receipts should show the station name, date, fuel type, and price per liter.
These receipts protect consumers from overpricing and substandard fuel while also helping the government collect taxes efficiently.
With these new prices, petrol users should brace for higher costs, but diesel and kerosene consumers can enjoy some savings this February.
