Diesel shortage caused high demand by gensets – ERB
By BARNABAS ZULU
THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has attributed the ongoing diesel shortage in the country to the increased demand for the commodity by generator set (genset) owners.
Speaking during a media briefing yesterday, ERB Director General Eng Elijah Sichone explained that the rise in demand for diesel had been driven by widespread power outages that prompted many households and businesses to rely on backup generators.
“During the period under review, the average daily consumption of low sulphur diesel increased from 3.6 million litres per day in 2003 to about 2.4 million litres per day CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
