: As of 2021, the fuel price for public transport remained subsidized. For context, benzene for public transport was priced at approximately 41.26 Birr per liter , which was roughly 32% lower than the standard pump price. Tariff Structure and Classifications
A major revision was announced in , outlining distance-based price increases for minibus taxis: Distance Range New Tariff (ETB) Previous Tariff (ETB) Up to 2.5 km 2.6 to 5 km 5.1 to 7.5 km 7.6 to 10 km 10.1 to 12.5 km 12.6 to 15 km 15.1 to 17.5 km 17.6 to 20 km 20.1 to 22.5 km Further Adjustments (December 2021)
By setting clear guidelines, the Authority saw better adherence to tariff rules, reducing disputes between transport associations and consignees.
As of late 2023 and early 2024, the remains the de facto baseline, though quarterly "fuel surcharge addendums" have been issued. The Authority has not yet published a full 2024 replacement. ethiopian transport authority tariff 2021
Despite price hikes, the government maintained a heavy fuel subsidy specifically for public transport vehicles. For example, while the market price for benzene was nearly 60 Birr/liter, public transport vehicles continued to purchase it at around 41 Birr/liter .
Increased by 10 cents per kilometer , raising the rate to 1 Birr per kilometer from the previous 90 cents. Total incremental fare hikes per trip ranged between 0.50 and 3.50 Birr.
for the 2021 period, as managed by the (now largely integrated into the Ministry of Transport and Logistics ). Overview of 2021 Transport Tariffs : As of 2021, the fuel price for
The ETA tariff 2021 is a comprehensive framework that outlines the charges for various transportation services in Ethiopia. The tariff is designed to ensure that transportation services are provided at a fair and reasonable cost, while also generating revenue for the government. The tariff applies to all transportation services, including road, rail, and air transport.
[FTA Tariff Regulation Issued] │ ▼ ┌──────────────────────────────┐ │ Enforcement Bottlenecks │ └──────────────┬───────────────┘ ├─► Fuel Subsidy Delays & Pumping Discrepancies ├─► Arbitrary Off-Terminal Price Hiking └─► Capacity Deficits in High-Density Corridors
A subsequent update was effective as of , following further oil price increases: As of late 2023 and early 2024, the
Issued by the Ministry of Finance, providing duty and tax exemptions for vehicles used in taxi transport services to help stabilize the sector.
Note: This does not include customs duties, only transport authority regulated fees.
The 2021 tariff applies to all transported goods within Ethiopian jurisdiction, including cross-border road transport, rail freight (Ethio-Djibouti Railway), and domestic cargo haulage.
such as: “Council of Ministers/Transport Authority Freight Tariff Directive No. xxx/2021”