Entries by Hussein Boffu

 Financing Options For Your Petrol Station Projects in Tanzania

People are trying hard to make me believe that renewable energy transportation technology like electric cars and natural gas vehicles is gaining ground and will displace the need for petrol stations in the region. I don’t believe them. Due to economic growth and broader access to private transport, Tanzania has registered a significant fuel demand […]

How to Start a Petrol Station in Tanzania and Africa: Key Steps, Opportunities, and Challenges

Fuel is a vital resource driving both local economies and daily life across Africa, making petrol stations indispensable for transportation, agriculture, and industrial sectors. With Africa’s growing demand for fuel, starting a petrol station in Tanzania or other African countries offers an attractive business opportunity. However, this venture requires substantial investment, regulatory approvals, and a […]

Tanzania is Emerging As Gateway For East Africa Energy. Are You Ready For Growth Opportunities?

Strategically positioned close to the landlocked locked countries that are thirst for energy. Tanzania is emerging as a gateway for East Africa’s energy development with opportunities ranging from liquefied natural gas(LNG) and pipeline projects. Also equipment and service delivery opportunities to service companies to support the ongoing production activities in the Songo Songo and Mnazi […]

Are You Considering Expanding Your Business in Energy Market in Tanzania? Support Your Decisions With Data.

When you expand your business in the energy sector, you invest time, energy, and money. You make that investment with an expectation that you will achieve specific desired results. More revenues, bigger profits, and new customers. For example Shareholders of the company want to expand their business by starting a profitable wholesale petroleum distribution in […]

Why 100 Petrol Stations Have Closed in Tanzania and How to Make Sure Yours Succeed

The Kalibrate’s market study reveals that 100 petrol stations in Tanzania have closed, and 150 petrol stations were under construction in 2021. The question lingered in my mind is, what’s behind those statistics? More specifically, why does the petrol stations project fail? What might you guess are the top reasons? Lack of sufficient capital? Competition? […]

Pre-Opening Activities For Petrol Station Project In Tanzania

The retail petrol station subsector has been very stable. Three major brands dominated the industry. Many small, independent entrepreneurs have been investing in petrol station projects in recent years. The Kalibrate’s market study revealed that over 150 petrol stations were under construction in 2021. This indicates more people are taking advantage of this growing segment […]