Tanzania, April 8 -- Dar es Salaam. The Land Transport Regulatory Authority (Latra) has extended by two weeks the period for receiving views from transport stakeholders on fare reviews following the fuel price increase that took effect on April 1, 2026.

On that date, the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura) announced a rise in fuel prices, attributed to the ongoing global conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, which began on February 28, 2026.

The conflict has disrupted global crude oil production and transportation, particularly following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage through which around 20 percent of the world's oil supply is transported.

Additionally, attacks on oi...