The Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) has said that the joint fuel importation system continues to play a key role in strengthening fuel availability across Tanzania, stabilizing prices, improving quality control and increasing government revenue collection.
Speaking at the 50th Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), PBPA Petroleum Logistics Officer Hilda Kowero said the agency is using the platform to educate the public on its mandate and the benefits achieved through the system.
She said the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) coordinates the importation of petroleum products in bulk to ensure a steady and reliable supply of fuel across the country, supporting both economic activities and essential social services.
Kowero explained that the system has significantly improved fuel security by reducing supply disruptions and ensuring that all regions receive adequate fuel supply in a timely manner.
She added that PBPA works closely with key government institutions to ensure that all fuel entering the country meets required quality standards before being distributed for use.
These institutions include the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS), the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), and the Weights and Measures Agency.
According to her, this cooperation has strengthened public confidence in the quality and safety of fuel available in the market.
Kowero further said the joint procurement system has improved transparency and efficiency in government revenue collection by enabling the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) to accurately monitor fuel imports and ensure proper tax assessment and collection.
She noted that this has contributed to increased government revenue, which is used to finance development projects such as infrastructure, health and education services.
She also said the system has helped stabilize fuel prices by reducing market volatility that previously affected consumers and businesses.
Price regulation and coordination through EWURA have ensured more predictable fuel costs, benefiting transport operators, industries and ordinary citizens.
Kowero added that Tanzania has also strengthened its position as a regional fuel distribution hub, with petroleum products imported through Tanzanian ports being supplied to neighbouring countries including Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
She said this has enhanced regional trade, improved economic cooperation and strengthened Tanzania’s role in the East and Central African energy supply chain.
Kowero encouraged citizens visiting the Sabasaba Trade Fair to stop by the PBPA booth to learn more about how the joint fuel procurement system works and how it continues to support national development through reliable fuel supply, stable prices and improved revenue collection.
