Dar es Salaam. The Fair Competition Commission (FCC) has convened a meeting with domestic cement manufacturers to evaluate production trends and safeguard consumer interests.
The primary objective of the session held on February 12, 2026 was to facilitate a formal dialogue between the regulator and industry leaders, Acting Director General of the FCC, Ms Khadija Ngasongwa, told journalists.
She added that the meeting was part of FCC’s consistent stakeholder engagements to monitor market competition.
“These discussions are intended to foster a fair trading environment while ensuring the protection of the end user,” she said.
Ms Ngasongwa noted that the insights gathered from this meeting will allow the FCC to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current market landscape.
This will eventually lead to a definitive resolution regarding competitive practices and their direct impact on the public.
A significant portion of the agenda focused on recent notices submitted by producers regarding intended price increases for cement.
The FCC is now tasked with performing a rigorous assessment of these requests.
This evaluation will weigh several critical factors, including current market conditions, operational overheads, and the rising costs of raw materials.
Ms Ngasongwa expressed confidence that the outcomes of these deliberations will promote a healthier market structure.
The ultimate goal remains the protection of consumers through the guaranteed availability of this essential construction material.
This strategic meeting took place on 11 February at the FCC headquarters in Dar es Salaam.
