Dodoma President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered immediate reductions in government fuel consumption to combat rising global energy costs.
The directive, issued on April 8, 2026, mandates that all public officials and staff from the President’s office use communal transport for official travel.
President Samia confirmed she has already adopted these measures within her own office.
She stated that her team will now travel via shared buses and smaller shuttles to curb operational expenses.
The President further called upon all ministries and state institutions to implement similar fuel-saving strategies.
This decision comes as the Tanzanian government monitors the severe economic impact of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
These international tensions have driven global fuel and commodity prices to record highs.
President Samia noted that many nations are currently forced to scale back economic activities due to energy shortages.
While Tanzania currently maintains a three-month reserve of fuel, the government remains on high alert.
The President warned local business owners against using the global crisis as an excuse for price gouging.
She specifically cautioned against raising the price of goods already held in warehouses.
The announcement coincided with the swearing-in of several new government officials at State House Chamwino.
They include Professor Palamagamba John Kabudi as Minister of State and Dr Festo John Dugange as Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office.
These leadership changes align with the administration’s focus on fiscal discipline and economic resilience.
