PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE SATISFIED WITH THE FUEL IMPORTATION SYSTEM IN THE COUNTRY




📌 Commends the Government for transparency, modern technology, and reliable fuel supply

The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy, Hon. Subira Mgalu, has commended the Government for the significant efforts being made to ensure the timely availability of fuel in the country, with transparency and adherence to required standards.

She made the remarks on February 19, 2026, during the committee’s visit to fuel receiving infrastructure at the Port of Dar es Salaam as well as fuel storage tanks located in Kigamboni and Kurasini.

She explained that the Bulk Procurement System (BPS) for fuel importation enables the Government to accurately track the quantity of fuel ordered, imported into the country, and delivered to importers, while also ensuring consistency in statistics and transparency in the collection of various levies.

“We have witnessed the tremendous work carried out by the Government together with PBPA officials in ensuring that fuel is available on time and with transparency. This system provides certainty and safeguards national interests. We sincerely commend you for this supervision,” said Hon. Mgalu.

On her part, the Deputy Minister for Energy, Hon. Salome Makamba, stated that the Bulk Procurement System has enhanced efficiency and credibility, even among neighboring countries.

“This is a system trusted even by neighboring countries, which have been using our ports to transit fuel due to the transparency and strong supervision in place,” she said.

She added that the Government currently has sufficient fuel reserves and is receiving more than three types of petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, industrial fuel, and aviation fuel.

Meanwhile, the Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA), Mr. Erasto Simon, stated that the Bulk Procurement System has enabled the Government to achieve 100 percent collection of all due taxes, as fuel import tenders are arranged two months in advance. This allows the Revenue Authority to project expected revenues even two months before the respective period.

Mr. Erasto noted that the main objective of the investment is to ensure the country maintains adequate fuel reserves at all times to prevent shortages and safeguard the quality of fuel entering the market.

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