The Zambian government has approved a pilot programme for the bulk importation of gasoline, popularly known as petrol, to be implemented over a four-month period through a limited bidding process.
The decision was taken by Cabinet during its final meeting for 2025, held on December 23, according to the Chief Government Spokesperson and Minister of Information and Media, Cornelius Mweetwa.
The primary objective of the pilot programme is to lower the average cost of fuel imports by aggregating demand across multiple oil marketing companies, thereby unlocking economies of scale.
According to Mr. Mweetwa, the initiative is expected to provide access to more competitive international purchase prices, improved financing terms, enhanced risk management, and greater operational efficiency.
He added that Cabinet noted the programme is also designed to streamline distribution logistics, improve supply chain efficiency, ensure optimal utilisation of fuel storage depots, and ultimately deliver more affordable fuel to consumers while strengthening national fuel supply security.
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