THE Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) says the Energy Regulation Board’s (ERB) justification for fuel shortages is a statement that seems to run away from taking responsibility. OMCAZ president Dr Kafula Mubanga says while he cannot confirm that some of his members are holding on to fuel, he is made to think that they are protesting ERB’s system of running the petroleum sector without consulting stakeholders. On Wednesday, ERB stated that the fuel shortages being experienced in various parts of the country were due to cross-border logistical challenges. But in an interview, Thursday, Dr Mubanga said ERB’s logistical challenge attribution sent a message that the regulator did not conduct research, could not prepare for a national crisis, and...