The National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) has welcomed the completion of a system upgrade by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), a development expected to significantly improve the haulage of fuel from Tanzania to Malawi.
Speaking from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, NOCMA’s Senior Supplies and Distribution Officer, Jacob Sesani, described the upgrade as a step in the right direction in ensuring a steady and efficient fuel supply chain. He noted that the TRA’s system enhancement, which had taken longer than initially anticipated, had resulted in a backlog of fuel tankers on the Tanzanian side, disrupting supply to Malawi.
“With the system upgrade now completed, we have already seen a significant increase in the number of tankers crossing the border into Malawi. This positive trend is expected to continue, offering much-needed relief after a period of constrained fuel supply in the country,” Sesani stated.
Meanwhile, NOCMA has intensified engagement with key stakeholders across the fuel supply chain to expedite processes involved in fuel handling and distribution. These efforts aim to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of fuel to Malawi, mitigating any future disruptions.
NOCMA remains committed to ensuring a stable fuel supply in the country and will continue working closely with all relevant authorities to enhance efficiency in fuel transportation and distribution.