Central bank figures indicate 12pc climb in kerosene prices

Customers buy kerosene at Mbagala Charambe in Dar es Salaam. The commodity’s price rose on an annual basis. PHOTO|FILE 

In Summary

• Tanzanians paid more to obtain kerosene, which is the main source of energy and lighting in January this year, compared with January last year, following the increase of the commodity’s world market price.

By The Citizen Reporter @TheCitizenTZ news@tz.nationmedia.com

Kerosene prices increased by 12 per cent during the year to January 31, 2019, according to the