Tanzania’s president orders officials to travel by bus to cut fuel use amid shortages and soaring prices caused by Middle East war.
DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered government officials to travel together in a single bus during official trips to reduce fuel consumption.
The directive comes amid severe fuel shortages and soaring prices caused by the Middle East war.
Fuel prices in the east African nation have soared by about one-third since March, according to the country’s energy regulator.
Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony, Hassan said only her core convoy would remain in the official motorcade during her trips.
Her presidential entourage normally comprises more than 30 vehicles, including luxury SUVs and police outriders.
“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 has caused countries to ration fuel use.
A fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes through the strategic waterway.
Last week, the Ethiopian government said it would prioritise vehicles transporting essential goods and public transport at fuel stations.
