Tanzania, May 30 -- Dar es Salaam. Although global crude oil prices have fallen to $87.3 per barrel as at Saturday, May 30, 2026, down from above $112.9 on April 7, this year, economists say the decline is unlikely to be immediately reflected in Tanzania's retail fuel prices.

They say fuel pricing is influenced by multiple factors beyond global oil prices, including transport costs, insurance, taxes and other regulatory charges.

Tanzania started experiencing rising fuel prices in April this year following tensions in the Middle East, which disrupted oil infrastructure, including wells, storage facilities and refineries.

The disruption pushed up transport costs, commodity prices and service charges across various sectors.

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