FORMER energy minister David Mabumba has urged government to relook the monthly fuel price review cycle. And New Heritage Party president Chishala Kateka says UPND can only win the 2026 elections through rigging. On Monday, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) adjusted upwards the pump price for all petroleum products between K0.64 per litre and K2.21 per litre. Reacting to the development in an interview, Tuesday, Mabumba said the adjustments would translate into an increased cost of living. “Like I am saying, if we had invested into these storage facilities, then you can still sustain stability in the pricing structure. Because you know that you have got storage facilities in these provinces which will be able to cushion us maybe for...

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