Prices of essential goods have surged across Tanzania following several days of election-related unrest, with fuel costs reportedly tripling in some areas.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared the winner of Wednesday’s general election, a result the opposition has denounced as a “mockery of democracy.”

In the aftermath, many fuel stations, particularly in the commercial capital, Dar es Salaam, remain closed, triggering widespread shortages. Some residents suspect the shutdowns are intentional, aimed at curbing public movement and preventing further demonstrations.

Shops and markets have also shut their doors in several towns, and food prices have spiked for those able to find supplies.

The military continues to patrol major urban centres amid heightened tensions, while large parts of the country remain under restricted movement. Internet access and electricity supply have been severely disrupted, leaving many Tanzanians cut off from information as the crisis deepens.

–ChannelAfrica–