Tag: Fuel
Will the Fuel Price Reduction Lower Transport Fares and Food Prices? Experts Explain
By Malawi Freedom Network The recent reduction in fuel prices has been welcomed by many Malawians who have been grappling with rising living costs, but questions remain whether the adjustment will translate into lower transport fares and cheaper food prices. Read moreAllegations of a coup plot sour diplomatic tiesWhile consumers hope the reduction will bring […]
Never Rains But Pours – Government Fails to Solve Fuel Crisis
Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, Malawi “It never rains but pours” has never rung truer than in the current fuel crisis gripping Malawi. As queues at fuel stations grow longer by the day and black-market prices skyrocket, the government remains silent—or worse, offers explanations that are neither convincing nor comforting. Read moreMalawi Freedom Network advice President Banda […]
Fuel crisis hits Lilongwe: Frustration mounts at Meru Filling Station
By Burnett Munthali For two consecutive days, the Meru Filling Station near the railway bridge in Area 49, Lilongwe, has been unusually quiet—an unsettling contrast to its typical bustle. Instead of the usual activity, the station has become a gathering point for frustrated residents and motorists grappling with the crippling fuel shortage. Read moreMalawi Freedom […]
Transporter Association of Malawi Clarifies Fuel Scarcity Cause
By Burnett Munthali The Transporter Association of Malawi (TAM) has shed light on the ongoing fuel scarcity in the country, attributing the issue to financial difficulties faced by fuel importers. In a statement released by TAM Spokesperson Frank Banda, he pointed out that both Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL) and the National Oil Company of Malawi […]
Fuel Shortage Crisis in Liwonde: Long Queues as Prices Surge
By Burnett Munthali In Liwonde, residents are experiencing severe fuel shortages, with long queues forming at petrol stations as people scramble to buy fuel for their vehicles. The scarcity of fuel has led to widespread frustration, as motorists are forced to wait for hours in line, hoping to secure enough fuel to keep their vehicles […]