Dar es Salaam. Tanzanians will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps as the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) has announced a further decline in fuel prices, effective from Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
According to the new indicative prices, motorists in Dar es Salaam will now pay Sh2,843 per litre of petrol, down from Sh2,897 in July.
Diesel will retail at Sh2,777, a reduction from Sh2,811, while kerosene is priced at Sh2,768, down from Sh2,791.
Similar price drops have been registered in other major import ports, with Tanga and Mtwara also witnessing decreases in both petrol and diesel prices.
For instance, the price of petrol in Tanga has fallen to Sh2,904 per litre, and diesel to Sh2,839.
In Mtwara, petrol now retails at Sh2,935 and diesel at TSh2,870.
The latest adjustments are attributed to a combination of favourable factors, including a 2.3 percent drop in Free-On-Board (FOB) prices for petrol in the Arab Gulf market and a 2.0 percent appreciation of the Tanzanian shilling against the US dollar.
Although diesel and kerosene FOB prices experienced slight increases of 5.5 percent and 3.7 percent respectively, the net impact on local prices was cushioned by significant reductions in import premiums, particularly for petrol.
Premiums for petrol imports via Dar es Salaam port dropped by an average of 12.43 percent, while diesel premiums decreased by 3.11 percent. However, kerosene premiums saw a 13.08 percent rise at the same port.
Notably, Mtwara port recorded a sharp 60.82 percent surge in diesel premiums, though its impact on prices was offset by broader pricing dynamics.
Ewura’s monthly review also underscores the role of bulk procurement and updated petroleum pricing regulations in enhancing pricing transparency and consumer protection.
The authority has reiterated that retailers and wholesalers must adhere strictly to the published price caps and has warned of legal action against any operator found to be in violation.
Consumers are encouraged to obtain receipts from electronic fiscal pump printers for every fuel purchase and to report stations that charge above the permissible limits.
Prices in other towns across the country have also been revised accordingly, with cap prices accessible via the 15200# mobile platform for free.
The downward trend in fuel prices is expected to ease transport and production costs across sectors, bringing welcome relief to businesses and households alike.
However, Ewura has reminded stakeholders that fuel prices remain subject to international market fluctuations, exchange rate movements, and import-related costs.