THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it is aware that some retail facilities have run out of petrol. The regulator has attributed this to logistical challenges which some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have been experiencing during the past few weeks. Responding to a press query, Wednesday, ERB Public Relations Manager Namukolo Kasumpa, however, assured that the country had adequate stocks; 34.6 million litres of diesel and 12.5 million litres of petrol. “The ERB continuously monitors stock availability of petroleum products at various storage facilities as well as retail service stations on a daily basis to ensure the security of supply in the country. A daily analysis of the stock cover days is conducted for purposes of ensuring an early warning...

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