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The Tanzanian government has introduced strategic measures to safeguard fuel supplies nationwide amidst global disruptions, particularly due to conflicts in the Middle East. Minister Deogratius Ndejembi announced these initiatives during the presentation of the Ministry’s budget estimates, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a steady supply of petroleum products despite international market,
Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE Tanzanian government has moved to safeguard fuel supplies nationwide despite escalating global disruptions, including ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has rattled energy supply chains.
Minister for Energy, Deogratius Ndejembi revealed this in the parliament in Dodoma on Wednesday when presenting the Ministry’s 2026/27 budget estimates noting that authorities have put in place firm measures to ensure a steady and reliable supply of petroleum products across the country.
Additionally, the minister said that Tanzania has so far maintained stability in fuel availability even as geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran continue to strain global oil markets.
“The country has sustained reliable access to petroleum products despite international challenges triggered by the conflict,” he said.
Elaborating, he said the situation has been worsened by disruptions in key global supply routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, which handles more than 20 per cent of the world’s oil shipments, alongside damage to production and storage infrastructure in affected regions.
He added that the crisis has significant implications for Tanzania, which sources about 59 per cent of its fuel from the Middle East, while the remaining 41 per cent is imported from India itself reliant on crude oil from the same region.
In response, the government has rolled out strategic interventions to protect national energy security, including empowering the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to procure sufficient fuel stocks to cover at least three months.
The minister said authorities are also closely monitoring global oil market trends and stand ready to take further action depending on how the situation unfolds.
The assurance comes as Tanzania continues efforts to stabilise its energy sector, balancing growing electricity generation with the need to maintain consistent fuel supply in an increasingly volatile global market.
Tanzania’s energy sector has faced challenges due to its reliance on fuel imports, particularly from the Middle East, which accounts for 59% of its supply. The ongoing geopolitical tensions have raised concerns about the stability of global oil markets, affecting countries dependent on these imports. In response, the Tanzanian government is taking proactive measures to ensure energy security and mitigate the impact of external disruptions on its economy. The strategic interventions aim to empower local institutions and enhance the country’s resilience against global supply chain vulnerabilities.
