EWURA Announces New Fuel Price Caps as Global Refined Oil Costs Rise

The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has announced new maximum prices for petroleum products in Tanzania, effective from 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with prices rising amid higher costs of refined petroleum products on the global market.

EWURA said the increase has been driven by the renewed political crisis in the Middle East, a region from which Tanzania sources a significant portion of its petroleum products. The crisis resurfaced in September 2026 and has continued to affect global oil production, availability and transportation.

Under the new price caps, petrol in Dar es Salaam will be sold at a maximum of TSh4,057 per litre, while diesel will cost TSh4,086 and kerosene TSh4,067.

In Tanga, the maximum price for petrol has been set at TSh4,123 per litre, diesel at TSh4,152 and kerosene at TSh4,133. In Mtwara, petrol will cost TSh4,170 per litre, diesel TSh4,199 and kerosene TSh4,180.

In Mbeya Region, the maximum petrol price has reached TSh4,219 per litre, while diesel will cost TSh4,248 and kerosene TSh4,229. Other areas within the region have been assigned different price caps, including TSh4,229 per litre for petrol in Chunya, TSh4,235 in Kyela, TSh4,228 in Tukuyu and TSh4,193 in Rujewa.

Other regions have also been assigned prices based on their respective locations. In Morogoro, petrol will be sold at a maximum of TSh4,102 per litre, while the cap is TSh4,170 in Mtwara, TSh4,272 in Mwanza, TSh4,195 in Njombe and TSh4,300 in Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region.

EWURA reminded petroleum retailers that they are required to comply with the maximum prices announced for their respective areas. Fuel stations must also display clear signs showing product prices, discounts and other promotional offers.

The regulator warned that legal action would be taken against any retailer found violating the requirements.

EWURA also directed fuel retailers to issue sales receipts through Electronic Fiscal Pump Printers (EFPP). Consumers have been urged to ensure they receive the receipts, which should clearly indicate the name of the fuel station, date of purchase, type of fuel and price per litre.