Tanzania tackles fuel crisis by slashing official convoys

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday ordered government officials to travel in a single bus during official trips to reduce fuel consumption, amid shortages caused by the Middle East war

Fuel prices in the East African nation have soared by about one-third since March, the country’s energy regulator said last week.

Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony for officials on Wednesday, Hassan said that during her official trips, only her core convoy — including her escort, police and a backup vehicle — would remain in the official motorcade.

Hassan’s presidential entourage normally comprises more than 30 vehicles, including luxury SUVs and police outriders, often bringing traffic to a standstill.

“From now on, wherever I go, all officials will travel together in one bus… to cut fuel consumption,” Hassan said.

The effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes, has caused countries to ration fuel use.

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