No looming fuel shortage-ERB

By Wilson Mulinda

The Energy Regulation Board -ERB- has dispelled reports on social media that there is a looming fuel shortage in the country.

ERB has assured stakeholders and members of the public that the country has sufficient diesel stocks and is working to address the logistical challenges affecting petrol imports.

ERB Acting Public Relations Manager CHIBULU MUSONDA told ZNBC News that ERB has since directed Oil Marketing Companies to put in place measures to ensure the timely delivery of petroleum products, particularly petrol, to their respective sites.

Mr. MUSONDA said Oil Marketing Companies have been urged to pre-clear their imported products to avoid unnecessary delays at the border points.

He said ERB in collaboration with the Road Traffic and Safety Agency has temporarily relaxed the movement restrictions for Petroleum Road Tank Vehicles and extended the operating hours, beyond 18:00 hours.