Tanzania, July 3 -- Dar es Salaam.The Rural Energy Agency (REA) will this month sign loan agreements with the first eight successful applicants under a new programme designed to support the construction of fuel service stations in rural Tanzania.

The move marks the official rollout of a concessional loan scheme intended to improve fuel safety standards and increase the availability of quality petroleum products in villages and small towns, where residents often rely on informal and potentially dangerous fuel supply chains.

The programme has already attracted 150 applications from across the country, reflecting strong demand for formal fuel distribution infrastructure in rural areas.

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