Zambia’s Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has apologised to the public for the recent fuel shortages experienced across the country, assuring that supply will normalise soon.
In a statement, Mr. Chikote said the shortages were caused by logistical challenges and not depleted reserves.
He disclosed that as of Tuesday, 11th November 2025, the country had 57.3 million litres of diesel and 40.1 million litres of petrol in stock.
“The Ministry expects the situation to stabilise soon as normal fuel supply resumes nationwide,” he said, adding that both short- and long-term measures have been implemented to prevent future disruptions.
The Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring a stable and reliable supply of petroleum products across Zambia.
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