Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday ordered government officials to travel together in a single bus during official trips to cut fuel consumption, as the country grapples with shortages linked to the Middle East conflict.
Fuel prices in the East African nation have risen by about one-third since March, according to the energy regulator.
Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony, Hassan said only her core convoy — including security escorts, police, and a backup vehicle — would remain in the presidential motorcade, while other officials would share a bus.
“From now on, wherever I go, all officials will travel together in one bus … to cut fuel consumption,” she said.
The president’s entourage typically includes more than 30 vehicles, including sport utility vehicles and police outriders, often disrupting traffic flow.
Global fuel supplies have tightened following disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes.
Other countries in the region have also taken steps to manage fuel use. Last week, Ethiopia said it would prioritise fuel for vehicles transporting essential goods and for public transport.
