In Dar es Salaam, motorists will now pay Sh2,807 per litre of petrol, a decrease of Sh98. Diesel has fallen to Sh2,754, while kerosene is now Sh2,774.
Dar es Salaam. Motorists in Tanzania will breathe a little easier at the pump this month after the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) announced new cap prices for petroleum products, effective Wednesday, September 3, 2025. The new prices show a decline compared to August.
In Dar es Salaam, motorists will now pay Sh2,807 per litre of petrol, a decrease of Sh98. Diesel has fallen to Sh2,754, while kerosene is now Sh2,774.
In Tanga, petrol is priced at Sh2,868, Diesel has dropped to Sh2,816, while kerosene has fallen to Sh2,835.
Mtwara has also seen relief, with petrol now Sh2,899, Diesel has dipped to Sh2,847, while kerosene stands at Sh2,866, down by Sh93.
Wholesale prices have similarly been revised, with petrol in Dar es Salaam now set at Sh2,667.12 per litre, diesel at Sh2,614.81, and kerosene at Sh2,634.35.
Ewura said the downward adjustments reflect movements in global oil markets. In September, Free on Board (FOB) prices in the Arab Gulf fell by 0.2 percent for petrol, 5.5 percent for diesel, and 3.5 percent for kerosene. The applicable exchange rate for September also dropped by 3.96 percent, easing cost pressures.
However, shipping premiums rose at Dar es Salaam Port—averaging 20.73 percent for petrol, 7.75 percent for diesel, and 2.62 percent for kerosene. At Tanga Port, premiums fell by 12.66 percent for petrol and diesel, while there were no changes at Mtwara.
Ewura has reminded retailers and wholesalers that it is illegal to sell above the published cap prices. All filling stations must display prices on clearly visible boards and issue receipts through Electronic Fiscal Pump Printers (EFPPs). Legal action will be taken against those who fail to comply.
“Consumers are encouraged to purchase from stations that sell at competitive prices and offer better services,” the regulator said in its notice.
The regulator also urged customers to demand and keep receipts, which serve as proof of purchase and evidence in complaints about overcharging or substandard fuel.
While the relief at the pump comes as welcome news, Ewura stressed that prices remain subject to global market volatility.
