By Chisomo Phiri
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has introduced a fuel rationing system to address the ongoing fuel shortages in the country.
In an interview, MERA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Henry Kachaje said the move aims to manage the limited fuel supply and prevent issues like overcharging, hoarding, and black-market sales.
He said the rationing system is a temporary measure to handle the fuel shortages.
Kachaje added that the directive has been communicated to the CEOs of the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) and Petroleum Importers Limited (PIL).
Meanwhile, Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) Executive Director John Kapito said rationing will help ease congestion but expressed concern that the directive is an indication that the authorities lied to Malawians that the fuel shortage would stabilize last weekend.
“The government should admit they have a huge problem and that the fuel scarcity won’t be resolved soon,” said Kapito.
Malawi has been experiencing fuel scarcity for close to 2 weeks now.
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