The price of fuel in Blantyre has skyrocketed to K8,000 per liter, leaving motorists in a state of panic.
The exorbitant price is a result of a severe fuel shortage in the country, with vendors taking advantage of the situation to charge inflated prices.
A 5-liter container of fuel is now being sold for K40,000, a price that is out of reach for many motorists. The official price of fuel is K2,530 per liter, but motorists are struggling to access fuel at this rate.
The fuel shortage is having a significant impact on daily life in Blantyre, with many people struggling to get to work, school, and other essential destinations.
Motorists are being forced to pay through the nose just to get a few liters of fuel, with some vendors willing to negotiate prices for bulk purchases.
The situation is becoming increasingly desperate, with motorists crying out for relief.
The government is urged to take urgent action to address the fuel shortage and regulate prices to prevent vendors from taking advantage of the situation.
