By Wezzie Gausi:
Malawi has reserve fuel that can take it 15 days, The Daily Times has learned.
Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Justin Saidi told The Daily Times that the 15-day fuel cover is the first such case in about five years.
Saidi said the improved fuel position reflected coordinated efforts to stabilise supply and restore confidence in fuel management systems.
“We are seeing progress in ensuring that fuel is available and that disruptions are minimised,” said Saidi.
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“Reaching a 15-day fuel cover is a major step forward, especially considering that the country has gone for years without any meaningful reserves,” he added.
Despite the improved availability, fuel prices have continued to rise. Energy expert Kossam Munthali commended the government for restoring fuel cover.
“This is how things were supposed to be. A country cannot function properly when fuel availability is uncertain.
What is important now is to build on this progress and move towards reserves that can last for months, not just days,” Munthali said.
