US EditionTanzanian leader orders smaller convoys and shared buses to cut fuel use as prices rise
She said her convoy will use one vehicle, a police escort and a backup car while other officials ride buses to cut costs.
- On Wednesday, President Samia Suluhu Hassan directed government institutions to reduce fuel consumption immediately, limiting her motorcade to three vehicles while requiring officials to travel together by bus.
- Global fuel prices rose by $0.40 per liter after the Iran war disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, forcing African governments including Madagascar, Ethiopia, and South Africa to adopt emergency energy-saving measures.
- A video of the President's previous 30-car convoy once sparked online conversation about African presidential motorcades, underscoring the scale of her fleet reduction.
- The President cautioned traders against exploiting the crisis, stating, "This situation should not be used as an opportunity to raise prices beyond what is justified," while assuring Citizens that Tanzania has three months of fuel reserves.
- During the State House event, President Hassan swore in Professor Palamagamba Kabudi as Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, citing the need for senior leadership to strengthen government coordination during the economic crisis.
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Tanzania president orders smaller official convoys to cut fuel
Samia Suluhu Hassan is known for her extensive motorcades. Her move is part of a series of steps announced by several African governments in recent days to cope with fuel shortages and rising prices.
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Tanzanian leader orders smaller convoys and shared buses to cut fuel use as prices rise
Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan is cutting down on official and luxury vehicles to save fuel as oil prices rise due to the Iran war.
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Eye RadioTanzania president orders officials to travel by bus amid fuel shortages
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday ordered government officials to travel in a single bus during official trips to reduce fuel consumption.
Samia orders fuel use cuts amid global shocks
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed government institutions to immediately reduce fuel consumption, citing ongoing global shocks that continue to disrupt energy markets and drive up prices.
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