Malawi’s energy regulator and civil society groups have warned that failure to translate clean energy commitments into action is entrenching charcoal dependence and pushing the country further off track to achieve universal access to affordable and sustainable energy by 2030.
The 41 percent fuel price adjustment has hit Malawians hard, but behind the shock lies a difficult economic reality. This analysis unpacks why the decision was taken, how the Automatic Pricing Mechanism works, and what it means for stability and recovery.
The development comes amid ongoing fuel shortages that have disrupted transport and business operations across the country, with motorists facing long queues at filling stations despite repeated assurances of improvement.
The minister’s assurance comes as motorists continue to endure long queues across major cities, with the private sector warning of potential production slowdowns if the situation persists.
MERA has raised fuel prices by up to 33.16 percent effective October 1, with petrol now at K3,499 per litre and diesel at K3,500, citing higher importation costs and exchange rate pressures.
Two men have been arrested in Karonga for illegally transporting liquid petroleum without proper permits, highlighting ongoing safety, legal, and regulatory challenges in the handling of hazardous materials in Malawi
Illegal possession and transportation of a large quantity of fuel (2,640 litres) without proper authorization from the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) poses serious public safety risks due to the flammable nature of fuel, and led to the arrest, conviction, and fining of the two individuals involved
The country should expect adequate fuel stocks in the course of next week, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) have assured.
MERA’s Chief Executive Officer...
Motorists in the country are anxiously waiting for the arrival of fuel which Malawi has procured through a government to government arrangement.
Over the weekend,...
