THE Economics Association of Zambia (EAZ) has accused Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) of deliberately hoarding fuel in an attempt to create artificial shortages and profit from potential future price increases. A recent spot check by News Diggers revealed that at least 12 filling stations in Lusaka, including outlets for Total, Petroda, and Rubis were out of fuel, raising concerns among motorists and consumers. Commenting on the situation in an interview, Sunday, EAZ Secretary General Dr Nicholus Mainza described the conduct of some OMCs as dishonest and exploitative. “I have done research, the shortage of fuel is more pronounced in Central Province and now it has moved to Lusaka. What they are doing is they are holding on to fuel especially...