THE Energy Regulation Board has adjusted upward the price of petrol by K2. 73 per litre, while diesel has been hiked by K2. 81 per litre and Kerosene by K2. 32. The February pump prices have been adjusted as follows: petrol K27.22, diesel K29.25, Kerosene K22.29 and K25.34 for Jet A -1 at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. And acting Energy Minister Collins Nzovu says as at January 30, diesel stocks stood at 56.6 million litres, which is adequate for 17 days of consumption, whilst petrol stocks amounted to 16.8 million litres, which is adequate for 12 days of consumption. Addressing the media, ERB Board Chairperson Reynolds Bowa said there had been an increase in international oil prices since last month’s...

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