In a significant development, the National Oil Company of Malawi has announced that 51 million liters of petroleum products have been discharged from a vessel that arrived at Tanga Port in Tanzania on December 29, 2024.
The shipment, facilitated through a government-to-government arrangement, is expected to alleviate the country’s fuel shortages.
According to Senior Supplies Officer Jacob Sesani, the confirmation of volumes and clearance are at an advanced stage, and efforts are being made to ensure the product is ferried to Malawi on time.
Minister of Energy Ibrahim Matola has expressed satisfaction with the progress, assuring Malawians of the government’s commitment to procuring more fuel.
The arrival of the petroleum products is a welcome relief for Malawians who have been grappling with fuel shortages. The government’s efforts to address the crisis have been underway, with President Lazarus Chakwera announcing the government-to-government arrangement to procure fuel.
As the country looks forward to a more stable fuel supply, the National Oil Company of Malawi is working tirelessly to ensure the product is delivered efficiently. With the confirmation of volumes and clearance nearing completion, Malawians can expect a significant improvement in the fuel situation in the coming days.
