Tanzania, April 30 -- Dar es Salaam. Despite progress in improving workers' welfare, employees are entering this year's International Workers' Day commemorations with concerns over the rising cost of living.

The Trade Union Congress of Tanzania (Tucta) says the administration of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has made notable gains in addressing workers' concerns, but recent global developments have increased economic pressure on households.

Fuel prices have risen in recent weeks, with petrol retailing at Sh3,820 per litre, up from Sh2,864 in March, while diesel has increased to Sh3,806 from Sh2,858. Kerosene now sells at Sh3,684, compared with Sh2,932 previously. The increases are linked to disruptions in global oil supply chains, inclu...