THE Energy Regulation Board says the fuel shortages being experienced in various parts of the country are due to cross-border logistical challenges. In a statement, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa said persistent congestion at the port of Beira was likely to worsen the situation, as the Mozambique government had declared October 9, 2024, a public holiday. She said the introduction of a new customs law in Zimbabwe had also prompted fuel transporters to suspend imports through Zimbabwe, resulting in bottlenecks at the Chanida Border Post. “The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is proactively addressing localised fuel shortages in various parts of the country and is implementing targeted regulatory measures to restore nationwide supply and ensure a reliable fuel supply chain....