LAST week, fuel prices went up yet again after the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) announced increased pump prices for all petroleum products. Petrol increased by K1.60 to K33.06 per liter, while diesel went up by K1.18 to K34.45 per liter for November. This is the second time fuel prices have increased since the UPND was re-elected following the August 13 elections. In September, the ERB increased petrol and diesel prices by more than K6 per liter following the reinstatement of excise duty after the expiry of the tax waiver. This should certainly raise eyebrows among every right-thinking Zambian. This begs the question: What is the UPND’s plan to stabilize the petroleum sector? During his maiden address to Parliament following his...




