By Burnett Munthali
The Minibus Owners Association of Malawi (MOAM) has voiced serious concerns over the ongoing fuel crisis, which has left their businesses struggling as the black market inflates fuel prices to K8,000 per liter. MOAM President Coxley Kamange shared with Zodiak Online that the crisis has affected not only Malawi’s economy but also the ability of minibus owners to maintain their operations, pay employees, and cover essential costs like spare parts.
“The challenges we face are crippling. It’s becoming difficult for our members to keep their vehicles on the road, let alone sustain their businesses,” Kamange said. He urged the government to take decisive action, focusing on stabilizing fuel availability instead of simply blaming the black market or issuing press releases.
The energy authorities, who recently pointed to forex scarcity as the root cause of the fuel shortage, were unavailable for immediate comment.
Social commentator Caesar Kondowe has echoed MOAM’s concerns, noting that the crisis impacts all Malawians, especially as the scarcity of fuel contributes to price hikes across essential goods, pushing inflation even higher. “The common Malawian is now feeling the pinch,” Kondowe remarked, highlighting the broad economic strain on citizens who already face a high cost of living.
With fuel scarcity worsening, the pressure mounts on government authorities to provide concrete solutions to restore normalcy in Malawi’s transport and goods supply sectors.
 has voiced serious concerns over the ongoing fuel crisis, which has left their businesses struggling as the black market inflates…){kind=link}