Tag: fuel

Man Arrested in Mulanje for Transporting Fuel Without Permit

Published on June 23, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

A 34-year-old man, Yousuf Hussein, is in police custody in Mulanje on suspicion of transporting liquid fuel without a permit. […]

Fuel Price Hits K8,000 in Blantyre Black Market

Published on June 16, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Information reaching this publication indicates that fuel scarcity in Blantyre has reached alarming levels, with black market vendors now selling […]

Fuel Shortages Hit Blantyre as Long Queues Form at Petrol Stations

Published on May 9, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Information  reaching us indicates that long queues of vehicles have begun to form at some petrol stations in Blantyre, following […]

Mchinji Petrol Shortage Hits Day 6, Vendors Selling at K10,000 Per Litre

Published on May 9, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

In Mchinji, vendors are selling petrol at prices ranging from K9,000 to K10,000 per litre, taking advantage of a severe […]

Five Arrested in Phalombe for Illegal Fuel Possession Including a Mozambican

Published on April 30, 2025 by Lisa Bandawe

Phalombe Police have arrested five men, including a Mozambican, for possession and attempted smuggling of petroleum products without proper documentation. […]

MERA Closes Fuel Stations for Selling Fuel in Jerry Cans and Drums

Published on February 6, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has suspended operations at four fuel stations—ENGEN Chiringa, Mount Meru Dunduzu 2, Mount Meru […]

Chakwera Stuns with Fuel Price Hike Rejection

Published on February 5, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

President Lazarus Chakwera has rejected a proposal to increase fuel prices in Malawi by a whopping 30 percent. This decision […]

Man arrested for possessing fuel in jerry cans in Balaka

Published on December 13, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

Police in Balaka have arrested a 28-year-old man, Edward Zero Muyaya, for allegedly being found in possession of petroleum products […]

Chakwera to address Malawians today

Published on December 11, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera will to night address Malawians barely hours after returning from the United Arab Emirates. State House […]

CAMA Calls for Motor Oil Price Increase to Address Rising Costs in Malawi

Published on November 28, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has reiterated its request to the government to increase the price of motor oil […]

Police Crack Down on Fuel Smugglers, Seizing 5,700 Liters

Published on November 4, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

Reports reaching our news desk indicate that the Malawi Police are searching for individuals suspected of attempting to smuggle 5,700 […]

Fuel Shortages Hit Dowa, Trade & Transportation Disrupted

Published on October 21, 2024 by Edgar Naitha

Transportation and trade activities have begun to be disrupted in Mponela, Dowa District, and surrounding areas due to a fuel […]

MERA speaks out on fuel prices hike rumours

Published on September 5, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) says the prices of petroleum products have not been adjusted. MERA’s statement comes amid […]

MERA Hikes Electricity Price

Published on November 10, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has adjusted the price of electricity from K123.36 per kilowatt to K173.7 per kilowatt. MERA […]

18 Arrested for Fuel Theft from in Balaka

Published on October 30, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

In Balaka District, 18 individuals were apprehended for allegedly stealing fuel from locomotives. The incident occurred in the early hours […]

Mount Meru Fuel Station Closed in Blantyre for Selling Fuel in Jerry Cans

Published on August 15, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has taken immediate action by shutting down the Mount Meru fuel service station in […]

Motorists Scramble For Fuel In Balaka

Published on July 20, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

Information reaching this publication indicates that motorists are scrambling for fuel at Total Filling Station in Balaka district. As of […]

MERA Attributes Fuel Shortages to Scarcity of Forex

Published on July 18, 2023 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has recently shed light on the scarcity of fuel in several major cities across […]