Tanzania, April 3 -- Dar es Salaam. Taifa Gas has said it will maintain current retail prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) despite a sharp rise in global prices, citing efforts to protect consumers from external market pressures.

The company said global LPG prices have risen by nearly 43 percent in recent weeks, increasing procurement costs across supply chains.

"In the current global environment, our focus is on supporting our customers by minimising the impact of external price pressures while ensuring continued access to reliable and clean energy," said Taifa Gas General Manager, Mr Devis Deogratius.

LPG is increasingly becoming a key source of energy for households and small businesses across the country, with the company notin...