Minibus operators have announced of a 10 percent hike in fares effective tomorrow, 10th March.
This follows an adjustment in fuel prices on Monday.
Coxley Kamange, Secretary General for Minibus Owners Association of Malawi has described the rise in pump prices as unfortunate saying it has come at a time when there is a reduction in minibus sitting capacity due to Covid19 regulations.
With this, Kamange has said minibus fares will be raised by 10 percent.
As it is Petrol is now selling at 899 Kwacha per litre from 834.60 kwacha per litre representing 7.74 percent adjustment.
Diesel has moved from 826 kwacha per litre to 898 kwacha per litre representing 8.66 percent price increase whilst Paraffin is now being sold at 719 kwacha per litre from 613 kwacha per litre which represents 17.35 percent