LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Pressure is mounting on embattled Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) Executive Director John Kapito for increasing fuel prices amid Malawians suffering.

Kapito has been to every media house to push the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) to adjust fuel prices by 30% citing fuel traders are purchasing the commodity at high landing costs while incurring losses.

On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) walked out of the chamber, protesting against proposals to increase fuel prices.

On Thursday, Blantyre City South legislator Sameer Suleman openly demanded CAMA executive director Kapito’s resignation for demanding fuel price adjustments.

“Through this house, I want to call for the resignation of the CAMA president who has stopped knowing his mandate, he has overstayed and he has got no ideas.

“Instead of defending poor Malawians, he wants them to suffer. Let him resign now and join politics under MCP,” said Suleman.

President Lazarus Chakwera has reportedly rejected the 30% fuel price increases arguing that Malawians are already suffering from current ailing economic impact.