ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says government is implementing measures to ensure that the country has sufficient petroleum products. Responding to Chinsali PF MP Kalalwe Mukosa and other MPs in the National Assembly, Chikote attributed the current fuel shortages to logistical challenges and increasing demand for the products. Mukosa had asked if government was aware that Chinsali District had been experiencing a critical shortage of fuel for the past month. Chikote said the national fuel stocks as of September 18, 2025, stood at 45 million litres for diesel and 12 million litres for petrol. “The government is aware of the fuel supply challenges experienced in Chinsali as the situation during the period said was a nationwide problem. The government wishes to...

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