Dar es Salaam. Rising fuel prices are rapidly reshaping the country’s transport energy mix, triggering a surge in demand for compressed natural gas (CNG) and opening fresh investment opportunities across the value chain as consumers and businesses seek more affordable and predictable energy options.
As of April 2026, petrol is retailed at about Sh3,820 per litre and diesel at Sh3,806 per litre in Dar es Salaam, following a sharp increase in the latest monthly price cap.
