ENERGY Minister Makozo Chikote says the country is not expected to see an immediate fuel price increase this month despite the escalating conflict in the Gulf region. Chikote has further disclosed that the country currently has approximately 326 million litres of diesel and 32.8 million litres of petrol, equivalent to 60 and 19 days of cover, respectively. Speaking during a media briefing, Thursday, Chikote said there would be no immediate impact on pump prices, as existing stocks were procured earlier at lower international prices. “In the short term, within a month, Zambia is not expected to see an immediate impact on the pump prices as existing stocks were procured earlier at lower international prices. So, together, we must work as...

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