Category: Petroleum

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema Condemns Fuel Hoarding, Calls for Supply Chain Stability President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to oil marketing companies against hoarding fuel and creating artificial shortages, describing such practices as sabotage against the Zambian people. Speaking at a high-level meeting with petroleum industry stakeholders in Lusaka, convened to discuss the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict on global energy markets, President Hichilema questioned why filling stations continue to run dry despite Zambia holding between 30 and 60 days of fuel reserves. “Our clear priority… Read More Here

Zambia Fuel Shortage Caused by Delayed Diesel Releases from TAZAMA Pipeline, NOMA Says The National Oil Marketing Association (NOMA) has attributed the recent shortage of diesel and other petroleum products in Zambia to limited access to fuel supplies rather than stockpiling by oil marketing companies. In a statement issued on March 13, the association said its members operating under the regulatory supervision of the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) are facing distribution constraints due to delayed releases of diesel through the TAZAMA Pipeline. Supply Constraints, Not Hoarding NOMA rejected public claims… Read More Here

Zambia Fuel Supply Secure Despite Middle East Conflict, Energy Minister Says The Zambian government has reassured citizens that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are not expected to have an immediate impact on the country’s fuel supply or pump prices. Speaking at a press briefing today, Makozo Chikote, Zambia’s Minister of Energy, said the country currently has sufficient petroleum reserves that were procured earlier at lower international prices. “In the short term, over the next month, Zambia is not expected to experience an immediate increase in pump prices because… Read More Here

Zambia Approves Tanzania and Namibia Pipeline Projects to Boost Energy Security and Support Mining Growth Zambia has taken a significant step toward reinforcing its long-term economic resilience, with Cabinet approving the construction of two major cross-border energy projects: the Tanzania–Zambia Multi Products Pipeline and the Namibia–Zambia Refined Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline. These new corridors are designed to complement the existing TAZAMA Pipelines Limited infrastructure and diversify Zambia’s fuel import routes, reducing reliance on a single supply channel. Moving Beyond Single-Route Dependence Since its commissioning in the 1960s, the TAZAMA… Read More Here