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The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has announced that Zambia is actively exploring alternative transportation routes for petroleum products to maintain a stable fuel supply chain, following recent logistical issues with fuel deliveries via Mozambique.
According to ERB Director-General, Elijah Sichone, the government was evaluating multiple routes to mitigate these supply disruptions.
Speaking during a media briefing at ERB headquarters in Lusaka, Sichone identified Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania, Walvis Bay in Namibia and Durban in South Africa as potential alternative routes.
“These routes are under review as part of government efforts to address fuel supply chain challenges and ensure a steady flow of petroleum products into Zambia,” Sichone said.
He stated that despite the logistical difficulties, Zambia was not experiencing a fuel crisis, and that there was no need for panic buying.
Sichone reassured the public that the fuel supply remains sufficient, with only a small number of stations reporting temporary shortages.
“The current diesel stock stands at 28.6 million litres, which meets the nation’s daily consumption rate of 3.8 million litres. Petrol stock is at 14.1 million litres, with daily consumption at 1.6 million litres,” he explained.
Sichone further clarified that Zambia’s fuel reserves currently offer a buffer of approximately 7.4 days for petrol and 8.6 days for diesel, reflecting stable supply levels.
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