Avantmalawi has established undeniable facts of shortage of Petro in some filling stations in parts of Lilongwe and Mzuzu.
Our reporter randomly visited some filling stations in Lilongwe and Mzuzu where fuel attendants confirmed having diesel only and not petrol.
The development comes at a time rumours are over the moon that fuel prices might go up just months after the same commodity was priced higher.
Currently the country is facing economic crisis and having unstoppable protests led by Bon Kalindo and his team.
Their protests are based on huge demands especially on calling government to look unto the welfare of Malawians since the cost of living is unbearable.
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority-Mera insists that there are enough fuel stocks in the country.
The remarks by, Fitina Khonje, Public Relations Officer for Mera follows reports of fuel scarcity in Mzuzu and some pump stations in Lilongwe.
Khonje attributed the fuel scarcity in Mzuzu to logistical challenges.
But she said the energy regulator has engaged fuel importers and some oil marketing companies that have assured Mera that they will be delivering the fuel in Mzuzu today and some tomorrow.
Earlier today, our reporter Chimango Chipeta said there was panic for fuel in Mzuzu City amidst reports that petroleum products petrol and diesel are running out.
Long queues are still being seen in the city as motorists continue to search for the commodities from one service centre to another.
Our spot checks at Zomba Central Total Filling Station, Zomba Universal Filling Station and Engen Filling has revealed that the three stations do not have Petrol.
According to one of the fuel attendants, who spoke on condition of anonymity at Zomba Universal Total Filling Station, the station last had Petrol on Monday.
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