THE Oil Marketing Companies Association of Zambia (OMCAZ) says the shortage of petrol in some filling stations around the country is a revolt by some selected members who are against the recent downward commodity price adjustment. In an interview, OMCAZ president Dr Kafula Mubanga, however, said the reduction in petroleum product prices was necessary because fundamental factors such as the local currency had been stable for some time now. “It seems to be some sort of protest of the reduction but I think that is not in order because government, through the Energy Regulation Board, did outline what has necessitated the reduction in the prices, especially that there was reduction of crude oil at the international market and the kwacha...

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