Tag: fuel

Two Arrested in Chitipa for Illegal Possession of 130 Litres of Fuel

Published on November 14, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Chitipa have arrested two men for allegedly being in illegal possession of 130 litres of fuel without a […]

MERA Dismisses Fake Fuel Distribution Report

Published on November 11, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has dismissed as fake a social media report claiming to show the country’s fuel […]

Government Assures Public Fuel Supply Will Normalise Soon

Published on November 5, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

The government says it has taken decisive measures to stabilise the fuel situation in the country, assuring the public that […]

Fuel Shortages Resurfaces in Lilongwe and Salima

Published on September 8, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Information reaching our news desk indicates that fuel shortages have resurfaced in Lilongwe and surrounding areas following another spike in […]

Police Arrest Man in Karonga for Smuggling 120 Litres of Petrol

Published on September 1, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Karonga District have arrested Petros Mweso, 47, for allegedly possessing and smuggling 120 litres of petrol without a […]

Three Arrested in Rumphi for Illegal Possession of Fuel

Published on August 19, 2025 by Edgar Naitha

Police in Rumphi have arrested Joel Gondwe, 35, John Chanza, 56, and Murateni Nyirenda, 39, for being found in possession […]

7 Arrested in Phalombe for Smuggling Fuel To Mozambique

Published on June 27, 2025 by Lisa Bandawe

Police in Phalombe have arrested seven people, including five Malawians, for allegedly trying to smuggle fuel into Mozambique. Phalombe Police […]

Man In Balaka Arrested for Possessing Fuel Without Permit

Published on June 26, 2025 by Lisa Bandawe

Police in Balaka have arrested a  22-year old man identified as Smart Chimwala on 25 June for allegedly being found […]

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 […]