Tag: Fuel crisis
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Malawi’s fuel losses near K1 trillion as prices stay high and solutions remain out of sight
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has in the past relied on the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) to cushion consumers from volatile global fuel prices.
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Reasons behind the persistent fuel shortages in Malawi : Exclusive Interview with Rick Dzida
Prepared by Burnett Munthali Welcome Remarks Thank you, Rick Dzida, for taking the time to participate in this interview. As an individual with a unique perspective on Malawi’s economic and energy landscape, your insights will be invaluable in understanding the persistent fuel shortages and their impacts on the country. Rick Dzida (RD) : I feel…
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Persistent fuel shortages in Malawi: Exclusive Interview with Comrade Edwards Kambanje
Prepared by Burnett Munthali Welcome remarks Thank you, Mr. Edwards Kambanje, for taking the time to participate in this interview. As an individual with a unique perspective on Malawi’s economic and energy landscape, your insights will be invaluable in understanding the persistent fuel shortages and their impacts on the country. The questions below are designed…
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Long queues for fuel persist in City Center Lilongwe
By Burnett Munthali As the sun rises over City Center Lilongwe, the sight of endless queues of vehicles winding through the streets has become a daily ordeal for many Malawians. Drivers, with frustration etched on their faces, wait for hours, sometimes days, hoping to fill up their tanks at the few stations with fuel. The…
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Fuel Shortage Crisis Hits Blantyre, Straining Drivers on Kamuzu Highway Near Mubas
By Burnett Munthali Blantyre’s fuel shortage crisis reached alarming levels on Friday morning, as drivers struggled to navigate the busy Kamuzu Highway, particularly near the Mubas (Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences) campus. This issue has become a daily challenge for many motorists who are unable to refuel or continue their travels efficiently. At…
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Malawi secures 51 million litres of fuel from UAE to ease shortage
By Twink Jones Gadama Malawi has procured 51 million liters of fuel from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a bid to alleviate the persistent fuel shortage that has plagued the country. The fuel, which includes 28.5 million liters of petrol and 22.5 million liters of diesel, is expected to be discharged from the vessel…
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Mozambique: Malawi and Zambia suspend fuel imports via Beira – AIM report
FILE – For illustration purposes only. [File photo: Portal Afroline] Zambia and Malawi have suspended the import of fuel via the central Mozambican port of Beira because of the demonstrations and riots following allegations of massive fraud in the general elections held on 9 October. According to a report in the independent daily “O Pais”, the…
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Fuel shortages resurface in Blantyre
By Burnett Munthali The fuel crisis has once again reared its head in Blantyre, with long queues of vehicles forming at various filling stations across the city. In some areas, stations have put up signs indicating that fuel is unavailable, leaving many motorists stranded. A visit to Petroda in Limbe earlier today painted a grim…
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Tensions escalate over fuel shortages as motorbike riders clash at Ufulu Total Filling Station
By Burnett Munthali A video clip circulating on social media has captured a dramatic scene at Ufulu Total Service Station in Area 43, Lilongwe, where tensions boiled over among motorcycle taxi (kabaza) operators as they scrambled for fuel. The incident occurred on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, highlighting the growing frustrations caused by the persistent fuel…
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