Tanzania’s spending on imported household vehicles rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong demand for fuel-efficient cars as consumers respond to rising fuel costs and...
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Josephine Christopher
Josephine Christopher is a senior business journalist for The Citizen and Mwananchi newspapers
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s spending on imported household vehicles rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong demand for fuel-efficient cars as consumers respond to rising fuel costs and anticipated tax increases.
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