Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene prices in Tanzania Mainland today 5th January 2023, check here

BY DIRAMAKINI

THE Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA) has announced prices for petroleum products, applicable in Tanzania Mainland.

This is according to the Director General of the Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA), Engineer Modestus Martin Lumato, where the prices have started to be used effective Wednesday, 4th January 2023 at 12:01am.

In January 2023 pump prices of petrol for Dar es Salaam decreased by TZS 8/Litre, whilst, Tanga and Mtwara increased by TZS 164/litre and TZS 168/litre, respectively, compared to the prices that prevailed in December 2022.

Also, diesel for Dar es Salaam, Tanga and Mtwara increased by TZS 48, 91 and 135 per litre, respectively. On the contrary, the price of Kerosene in Dar es salaam has decreased by TZS 49/Litre compared to the previous publication.

"Increase in cap prices are attributed to changes in FOB, premium and appreciation of the United States dollar against shilling.

" Prices differ from one location to another due to differences in recommended loading port and transportation costs. During the effectiveness of these prices, wholesalers, retailers and the general public are required to adhere to the following: -

(a) EWURA would like to remind the public that these cap prices can be accessed through mobile phones by dialing *152*00# and then following the provided instructions. This service is free of charge and is available in all mobile phone service providers in the country.

(b) In line with section 166 of the Petroleum Act, 2015, prices of petroleum products are governed by rules of demand and supply. EWURA shall continue to encourage competition in the sector by making available petroleum products pricing information including cap prices.

This information on prices is intended to enable stakeholders to make informed decisions on petroleum prices at any particular time.

(c) Oil Marketing Companies are free to sell their products at a price that gives them a competitive advantage provided that, such price does not exceed the price cap and is not below the floor price for the relevant product as it is computed pursuant to the EWURA (Petroleum Products Prices Setting) Rules 2022, which were gazetted through the Government Notice No. 57 published on 28th January 2022.

(d) All petrol stations are required to publish petroleum product prices on clearly visible boards. The price boards should clearly show prices charged, discounts offered as well as any trade incentives or promotions on offer.

Consumers are encouraged to purchase from stations that sell products at the most competitive prices and offer better services. It is an offense not to have prices published on boards located in clearly visible places in front of petrol stations. Failure to adhere to this directive will attract punitive measures from EWURA.

(e) Retailers must issue receipts printed from an Electronic Fiscal Pump Printer (EFPP) for all sales that they make. In addition, consumers are required to demand and keep those receipts that clearly show the name of the petrol station, the date on which such 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 in the event that the selling price is above the cap price or in case the products sold do not meet the approved specifications and provide an assurance that appropriate government taxes on sales of petroleum products are fully accounted for recovery from the Retailers.

(f) Retailers are required to sell petroleum products at prices depicted in Table 1. Legal action will be taken against any retailer who fails to comply with these instructions.

(g) Wholesalers are also required to sell petroleum products at prices indicated in Table 2 except to customers with tax exemption. Legal action will be taken against any wholesaler who fails to comply with these instructions.