Tanzania, June 3 -- Dar es Salaam. Motorists will pay less for petrol this month, while diesel users face higher costs despite a government subsidy aimed at shielding consumers from rising global fuel prices.

According to new prices announced by the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (Ewura), the retail price of petrol in Dar es Salaam has fallen by Sh29 per litre to Sh4,086 from Sh4,115 in May 2026.

Diesel prices, however, have increased by Sh85 per litre to Sh4,333 from Sh4,248, despite a government subsidy of about Sh534.91 per litre.

The new prices took effect on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

In a statement, Ewura Acting Director General Gerald Maganga said the latest fuel price adjustments were largely driven by the ongoi...