<h2>East Africa's Diesel Import Dependency</h2><p>Tanzania and Kenya are significant net importers of refined petroleum products including automotive gas oil (AGO/diesel). Both countries lack sufficient domestic refining capacity to meet growing demand from transportation, mining, agriculture, and industrial power generation. Import volumes through Dar es Salaam and Mombasa run into millions of metric tonnes annually.</p><h2>Diesel Specifications</h2><p><strong>EN 590:</strong> The most commonly referenced specification for East African tenders, particularly for government procurement. Key parameters: Sulphur max 50 ppm, Cetane number min 51, Flash point min 55�C, Density 820�845 kg/m3. <strong>AGO:</strong> Used for diesel meeting regional specifications that may be slightly less stringent than EN 590, typically 50�500 ppm sulphur. Priced at a discount to EN 590.</p><h2>Supply Origins</h2><ul><li><strong>Middle East (UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait):</strong> Shortest voyage distance to East Africa (10�15 days). Major refineries at Jebel Ali produce large volumes of EN 590 compliant product.</li><li><strong>India (Jamnagar, Haldia):</strong> Reliance Industries' Jamnagar refinery is a major exporter to East Africa. Competitive pricing and 12�18 day transit times.</li><li><strong>Singapore/Malaysia:</strong> Premium product with excellent documentation.</li></ul><h2>Port Infrastructure</h2><p><strong>Dar es Salaam:</strong> TPDC operates terminals at Kurasini. Maximum vessel size approximately 50,000 DWT product tankers. <strong>Mombasa:</strong> Kenya Pipeline Company operates the Kipevu Oil Terminal. Vessel size limit approximately 80,000 DWT.</p><h2>Payment Terms</h2><p>Standard terms include LC at sight or usance (90�180 days) for government buyers, or TT with 30% advance + 70% against BL copy for private buyers. Full prepayment for first-time buyers.</p><p>Tetra Commodity Trading supplies diesel (AGO) and fuel oil to buyers in Tanzania and Kenya on CIF terms. Contact us at <a href="mailto:enquiries@tetracommodity.com">enquiries@tetracommodity.com</a>.</p>