Dar es Salaam. Motorists in Tanzania will continue smiling at the pump for a third consecutive month, as fuel prices fell again on the back of several global and local factors.
The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) announced the new cap prices for petroleum products, effective Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
In Dar es Salaam, motorists will now pay Sh2,752 per litre for petrol, Sh2,704 for diesel, and Sh2,774 for kerosene.
In Tanga, retail prices are set at Sh2,813 for petrol, Sh2,766 for diesel, and Sh2,835 for kerosene, while in Mtwara, consumers will pay Sh2,844, Sh2,797, and Sh2,866 respectively.
Wholesale prices were also revised, with petrol in Dar es Salaam set at Sh2,612.48 per litre, diesel at Sh2,564.79, and kerosene at Sh2,634.35. Rates at Tanga and Mtwara differ slightly due to port-specific charges.
The October adjustments reflect changes in Free on Board (FOB) reference prices in the Arab Gulf market, which rose by 2.80 percent for petrol, 3.65 percent for diesel, and 3.57 percent for kerosene.
Premium charges moved in mixed directions—falling by 1.95 percent for petrol at Dar es Salaam, but rising for diesel and at other ports. At Tanga, premiums climbed by 6.38 percent for both petrol and diesel, while in Mtwara, they rose slightly for petrol and remained unchanged for diesel.
At the same time, the applicable exchange rate dropped by 5.10 percent, helping offset the impact of global price increases.
EWURA cautioned fuel dealers to strictly comply with the cap prices, warning of legal action against violators. All stations must display prices on visible boards and issue receipts generated from an Electronic Fiscal Pump Printer (EFPP) for every sale.
“Failure to comply will attract punitive measures,” the regulator said, while encouraging consumers to buy from stations offering competitive prices and better services.
The authority added that oil marketing companies are free to sell fuel at prices below the cap for competitive advantage, but never above it.
EWURA reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency in the petroleum sector while balancing global market volatility with domestic consumer protection.
