CRUSHERS and Edible Oil Refiners Association (CEDORA) Director Dr Aubrey Chibumba says there’s a risk of a possible shortage of cooking oil if the energy crisis persists. In an interview, Chibumba said such a shortage could trigger higher commodity prices. “Of course productivity will be low but we should be able to limp along without causing…resulting in things like shortages and things like that. That’s where the biggest risk is. If we end up in a situation whereby shortages start to manifest, then the immediate outcome of that is going to be a significant price increment and of course that inflationary pressure is going to then spark our crazy Central Bank to respond with higher interest rates and so we...

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