MWENSE PF member of parliament David Mabumba says government should reconsider the monthly fuel reviews because they are negatively impacting businesses and the cost of living. But Energy Minister Peter Kapala says government is happy with the monthly fuel reviews, just like most stakeholders. Debating the Ministry of Energy’s 2023 budget allocation in Parliament, Friday, Mabumba argued that if the exchange rate was stable, there was no need to review fuel prices monthly. “Yes, while there are political commitments that were made during the UPND’s campaign period, some of those like the reduction in fuel prices may not be realised here today. What is important are the reforms that you are undertaking, that is the most important thing. If these...

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