East Africa fuel prices

Fuel prices in Tanzania

Check the latest available petrol, diesel, and LPG snapshot for Tanzania in TZS. Use this page to plan generator spend, compare Tanzania with other African countries, and sanity-check transport or household fuel budgets.

Updated Mar 1, 2026 · Latest available prices · Verify locally before purchase.

Generator cost estimate in Tanzania

A 5 KVA petrol generator running 8 hours per day for 26 days per month uses about 312 litres monthly in this simple planning model.

Mensuel estimateTZS 1,045,200

$393.12 for comparison.

Fuel used312 litres/month

Assumes 1.5 litres per hour.

Price basisTZS 3,350/L

Use local pump prices for final decisions.

How to use these Tanzania fuel prices

AfroFuel shows Tanzania prices in local currency first because households, drivers, shops, and procurement teams usually pay locally. The USD values are secondary comparison figures for checking Tanzania against the wider African table.

In this snapshot, Tanzania petrol is 10% below the East Africa average. Prices may still differ between Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, rural stations, bulk suppliers, and border corridors.

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Frequently asked questions

Quel est le prix de l'essence en Tanzania?

The latest available AfroFuel snapshot shows petrol in Tanzania at TZS 3,350/L, with a USD comparison of $1.26/L. Prices can vary between Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, highways, depots, and individual stations.

Quel est le prix du diesel en Tanzania?

Diesel is shown at TZS 3,280/L in the latest available snapshot. Use the USD comparison of $1.24/L only for cross-country comparison, not as a pump quote.

How much is LPG in Tanzania?

LPG is listed at TZS 4,200/kg in the snapshot. AfroFuel displays LPG per kilogram so households and small businesses can compare cylinder refill costs more easily.

Combien coute l'utilisation d'un generateur 5 kVA en Tanzania?

Using a simple 5 KVA estimate of 1.5 litres per hour for 8 hours per day and 26 days per month, monthly petrol spend is about TZS 1,045,200, or $393.12 for comparison.

When were these Tanzania fuel prices updated?

This country page uses the latest available AfroFuel row updated Mar 1, 2026. Treat it as a planning estimate and verify the local pump, depot, or supplier price before buying fuel or quoting transport.

Puis-je comparer Tanzania avec un autre pays africain ?

Yes. Use the comparison tool to compare Tanzania against nearby East Africa markets or any other country in the AfroFuel table.