Fuel prices have risen sharply across Tanzania, with the government introducing a subsidy of Sh259 per litre on diesel in a bid to cushion consumers and protect key sectors of the economy.

Mr Mkude made the remarks at a time when Tanzania’s inflation rate rose to 4.0 percent in April 2026, up from 3.2 percent in March, driven largely by increases in transport and…

Fuel prices have risen sharply across Tanzania, with the government introducing a subsidy of Sh259 per litre on diesel in a bid to cushion consumers and protect key sectors of the…