Nkhuwa Orders Quarantine of Kobil Depot
Energy Minister Mathew Nkhuwa has directed the Energy Regulation Board to quarantine the petrol tank at Kobil depot pending re-certification.This follows recent complaints by motorists of alleged contamination of fuel in Southern Province.Mr. Nkhuwa has also directed all filling stations in Kalomo and Livingstone to pump out the contaminated fuel and ensure the tanks are cleaned and replenished with certified products.He urged affected motorists to engage filling stations where they bought the fuel with proof of purchase for compensation.Mr. Nkhuwa says ERB will summon all the affected licensees and take appropriate action which may include fines or suspension of license among other measures.He said this in Ministerial statement made in Parliament . Post Views: 7
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