By Asiatu Msuya

EWURA has published cap prices for petroleum products, applicable in the Tanzania Mainland, effective from Wednesday, 7^th October at 12:01 am. The prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene have increased in October 2026 compared with the September 2026 caps.

In September 2026, the renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where Tanzania sources most of its petroleum products, continued to affect oil production, supply, and shipping worldwide. The tensions drove a significant rise in world prices of refined petroleum products in September 2026.  In response, the Government continues to closely monitor the trends in the world market and ultimately, take measures to ensure the security of fuel supply  and affordability.

EWURA requires all retailers to issue receipts printed from an Electronic Fiscal Pump Printer (EFPP) for all sales that they make and consumers have to demand and keep receipts that clearly show the name of the petrol station, the date on which such a purchase was made, as well as the type of petroleum product (fuel) and price per litre for every purchase they make.

This can be used as an exhibit in case of a complaint lodged if the selling price is above the cap price or in case the products sold do not meet the approved specifications, and provides an assurance that appropriate government taxes on sales of petroleum products are fully accounted for and recovered from the retailers.