Now fuel shortage hits Lusaka

By BARNABAS ZULU

LUSAKA is experiencing a critical fuel shortage, with several filling stations running out of petrol, while long queues have formed at stations that still have supplies.

Despite Government assurances that the situation would stabilise, many stations remain without fuel, leading to growing frustration among residents.

Economist Emmanuel Zulu has attributed the fuel crisis to the monthly review of fuel prices, which he believes causes instability in the market.

Mr Zulu suggests that Zambia should return to a quarterly review model to ensure more predictable pricing, which would encourage oil marketing companies (OMCs) to buy fuel in bulk and CLICK HERE TO READ MORE 

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