Tanzania fuel prices changed. Petrol moved from TSh 3,796 to TSh 4,057 a litre; diesel moved from TSh 3,877 to TSh 4,086 a litre; kerosene moved from TSh 3,713 to TSh 4,067 a litre, effective from 7 Oct 2026.
The change
| Fuel | Before | Now | Change | Change in percent | In US dollars now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| petrol | TSh 3,796 | TSh 4,057 | +TSh 261 | 6.9% | - |
| diesel | TSh 3,877 | TSh 4,086 | +TSh 209 | 5.4% | - |
| kerosene | TSh 3,713 | TSh 4,067 | +TSh 354 | 9.5% | - |
How the price is set
Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA). Reference area: Dar es Salaam. Review cycle: monthly, effective the first Wednesday of the month.
Recent prices
| Period | petrol | diesel | kerosene |
|---|---|---|---|
| from 7 Oct 2026 | TSh 4,057 | TSh 4,086 | TSh 4,067 |
| from 2 Sept 2026 | TSh 3,796 | TSh 3,877 | TSh 3,713 |
| from 5 Aug 2026 | TSh 3,898 | TSh 3,978 | TSh 4,003 |
| from 1 Jul 2026 | TSh 3,990 | TSh 4,182 | TSh 4,443 |
| from 3 Jun 2026 | TSh 4,086 | TSh 4,333 | TSh 4,685 |
| from 6 May 2026 | TSh 4,115 | TSh 4,248 | TSh 4,677 |
| from 1 Apr 2026 | TSh 3,820 | TSh 3,806 | TSh 3,684 |
Full history and a chart are on the Tanzania fuel prices page.
Source: ewura.go.tz, 2026. Method: how we compile this.