By Suleman Chitera
The Government of Malawi has assured the public that the country currently has sufficient fuel stocks to last at least seven days, amid growing concern over the ongoing fuel shortage.
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Minister of Information Shadric Namalomba said authorities have already secured fuel supplies covering up to 30 days, with a portion equivalent to seven days’ supply already available within the country and being distributed.
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Writing on his official Facebook page, Namalomba urged Malawians to remain calm and avoid panic buying, stressing that the situation is under control and will soon normalise.
“We have fuel for seven days already in the country, and distribution is in progress. The government has procured enough fuel for 30 days, and everything will stabilise soon,” he said.
The minister’s remarks come at a time when long queues have been reported at filling stations across the country, raising fears among motorists and businesses dependent on fuel.
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Namalomba, however, expressed frustration over what he described as misinterpretation of his earlier statements regarding the fuel situation.
“I will no longer respond to questions via phone, as there has been too much distortion of the truth,” he said.
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The fuel crisis in Malawi has recently disrupted transportation and economic activities, with some filling stations running dry while others operate under limited supply.
Authorities maintain that ongoing distribution efforts will ease the pressure in the coming days as more fuel continues to arrive and reach service stations nationwide.
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