Tanzania, June 11 -- Dar es Salaam. The government has proposed additional tax incentives in the 2026/27 financial year to accelerate the adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG), electric vehicles and other clean energy technologies as part of efforts to reduce dependence on imported petroleum products.

Presenting the budget estimates in Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister Khamis Mussa Omar said the government has continued implementing tax measures aimed at encouraging the use of electricity and natural gas in transport and households.

"The government has continued to implement various tax measures that promote the use of electricity and natural gas in the transport sector and households," he told Parliament.

Mr Omar said existi...