Dr Samia insists on fairness in setting goods prices amid rising fuel prices

DODOMA: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged traders across the country to exercise fairness in setting prices of goods, particularly during this period of rising global fuel prices.

Speaking today, April 8, 2026, at Chamwino State House in Dodoma, President Samia noted that some goods currently in storage were purchased before the increase in fuel prices, and therefore traders should take this into account when setting prices to avoid placing undue burden on consumers.

She warned against exploiting market conditions to impose excessive price increases, emphasizing that not all goods should experience significant price hikes.

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However, the President acknowledged that some imported goods are directly affected by the rise in fuel prices, making price increases unavoidable in such cases.

She further stated that the situation is not unique to Tanzania but is a global challenge, urging citizens to remain calm and continue praying for improvements in the international situation, including geopolitical tensions affecting global oil transportation