DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 8 -- FUEL prices soared across Tanzania, with petrol and diesel in Dar es Salaam increasing to 4,057/- and 4,086/- per litre respectively, effective from today, October 7, 2026 due to the ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East.

The Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) said the new Dar es Salaam petrol price represents an increase of 261/- per litre, while diesel soared by 209/-.

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In Tanga, petrol now costs 4,123/- per litre, up from 3,872/- in September, while diesel has increased to 4,172/- from 3,953/-. At Mtwara Port, petrol has risen to 4,170/- from 3,909/-, while diesel now costs 4,199/-...