The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has conducted random inspections of selected fuel filling stations in Lusaka and has assured stability of fuel supply.
The inspections are part of ongoing efforts to monitor compliance levels among fuel service providers and protect consumers from unfair trading practices.
Speaking during the random inspections, ERB Acting Director Petroleum and Gas Chasuzga Mtawale, has assured that five million litres of diesel has been uplifted from Ndola fuel terminals and is in-transit to different destinations across the country.
Mr Mtawale stated that filling stations are now receiving diesel stocks.
He said ERB will monitor and is ready to receive information from the public with regards to hoarding of fuel in anticipation of price increase.
“In case we verify that there is such a situation, necessary action will be taken through the enforcement process that is contained in our procedures against the licence conditions,” he said.
Meanwhile, ERB Public Relations Manager, Namukolo Kasumpa, advised the public against panic buying of fuel as this creates artificial shortages.
Ms Kasumpa said ERB will work with supply chain stakeholders to ensure that the supply remains stable in the country.
She added that ERB will continue to monitor and update the public on the fuel situation in the country.
LIES LIES You keep assuring us stocks are available yet we have to spend time and money running around looking for fuel
Honesty does pay you know
Serious diesel shortage in the whole country and these people are full of false promises.