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Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has instructed government officials on Wednesday to use a single bus for official trips to curb fuel consumption, as the country deals with rising fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
Fuel costs in Tanzania have risen by roughly one-third since March, according to the nation’s energy regulator.
Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony for government officials, Hassan said that for her official journeys, only her core convoy, including her escort, police, and a backup vehicle, would remain in the motorcade.
Her entourage typically includes more than 30 vehicles, including luxury SUVs and police outriders, often causing traffic gridlock.
“From now on, wherever I go, all officials will travel together in one bus… to cut fuel consumption,” Hassan said.
The decision comes as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil and gas route, has prompted fuel rationing in several countries.
Last week, Ethiopia announced that fuel stations would prioritise vehicles transporting essential goods and using public transportation.
“The government has taken measures to cope with fuel supply disruptions caused by the Middle East war and the broader international crisis,” the trade minister said in a Facebook post.
