Tanzania, April 16 -- Unguja. Zanzibar has been grappling with a petroleum fuel shortage for the past two days, causing inconvenience to residents.

The problem started on April 14 and continues today, April 16. Many fuel stations have been observed with fewer staff and activity than usual.

The situation has led to a sharp rise in bodaboda (motorcycle taxi) fares for intra-city routes. Mwananchi Digital reported a Sh1,000 increase, with a trip from Michenzani to Malindi now costing Sh3,000 instead of the usual Sh2,000.

The Zanzibar Water and Energy Utilities Regulatory Authority (ZURA) acknowledged the challenge, stating that all stations in Zanzibar are affected.

In a media statement, ZURA explained that the delay of a fuel tanker cau...