DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 6 -- DAR ES SALAAM Regional Commissioner (RC) Albert Chalamila has issued a stern warning against the sale of fuel in containers, describing the practice as dangerous, illegal and contrary to national safety interests.

“We continue to strongly warn against the sale of fuel in containers. This practice, in most cases, does not serve the national interest,” he stressed while speaking to the media on Tuesday.

“Any dealer found continuing to sell fuel in containers will face stern legal action under national laws and Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) regulations.”

RC Chalamila said that the government remains committed to protecting public safety and ensuring that fuel distr...