ZAMBIA Consumer Association (ZACA) Executive Secretary Juba Sakala says the cost of living has become desperate and tight. Last Thursday, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) adjusted upwards the pump price for petrol by K3.85 per litre, K3.52 for diesel and K3.86 for Jet A- 1 at KKIA. Commenting on this in an interview, Tuesday, Sakala lamented that prices of goods would also rise. “The increase in fuel price will trigger all sectors of the economy. So, when the operational costs are adjusted, which simply means even the products which they produce, it will also be adjusted upwards and that’s one of the drawbacks. Already, prices are soaring high for essential commodities. Now, with this upward adjustment of fuel, we expect...