The government has intensified efforts to strengthen strategies aimed at ensuring a reliable and sustainable supply of fuel across the country following emerging disruptions in the global petroleum market.
Energy Minister Deogratias Ndejembi on March 28, 2026 held a meeting with heads of institutions under the Ministry of Energy responsible for oil and gas operations at the ministry’s sub-offices in Dar es Salaam.
The meeting was part of ongoing government efforts to put in place strong and coordinated measures to safeguard the availability of petroleum products and maintain stability in the domestic fuel supply chain.
Officials at the meeting reviewed the current situation of fuel availability in the country and assessed strategies to ensure continued supply despite global market challenges.
According to the ministry, the fuel shortages being experienced in some areas are largely linked to supply chain disruptions in the international market caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The situation has affected major global oil transportation routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime passages for petroleum shipments.
Reduced cargo movement through the channel has slowed fuel transportation, leading to delays in deliveries and temporary supply constraints in certain regions.
Despite these global challenges, the government said it continues to closely monitor the situation and is working with key institutions to strengthen coordination and ensure that the country maintains adequate fuel reserves and steady distribution.
The meeting was attended by senior government officials and leaders of institutions responsible for the oil and gas subsector, including Permanent Secretary responsible for Petroleum and Gas James Mataragio, Petroleum and Gas Commissioner Goodluck Shirima, Director General of the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority James Mwainyekule, Managing Director of the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation Musa Makame, and Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency Erasto Simon.
Energy experts from the ministry also participated in the session, which aimed to provide an update on the fuel supply situation in Tanzania and strengthen government response measures to emerging developments in the global oil market.
