DODOMA, April 2 -- THE government has stepped in to address rising fuel prices, with Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba saying authorities will convene a meeting to ensure the commodity remains affordable and does not escalate the cost of living.

Speaking in the National Assembly in Dodoma yesterday while presenting his offices income and expenditure proposal for the 2026/27 fiscal year, Dr Nchemba said the government is also prioritising the use of domestic natural gas to cushion the impact of global price shocks.

“We are seeing fuel prices rising. We will sit, as the government, to see how we can address this and ensure that citizens access the commodity at an affordable price,” he told lawmakers.

He said despite global and r...