Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Wednesday ordered government officials to travel in a single bus during official trips to reduce fuel consumption, amid shortages caused by the Middle East war.
Fuel prices in the East African nation have surged by about one-third since March, the country’s energy regulator said last week.
Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony for officials on Wednesday, Hassan said that during her official trips, only her core convoy—including her escort, police, and a backup vehicle—would remain in the motorcade.
Hassan’s presidential entourage normally comprises more than 30 vehicles, including luxury SUVs and police outriders, often bringing traffic to a standstill.
“From now on, wherever I go, all officials will travel together in one bus to cut fuel consumption,” Hassan said.
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes, has disrupted fuel supply and triggered a significant rise in global prices, forcing many nations to ration fuel use.
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