Govt dispels fuel shortages fears

THE government yesterday said the country has enough fuel stocks despite the challenges faced by oil companies in accessing cash to import the product, dispelling fears of a crippling fuel shortage.

There have been erratic fuel supplies at some filling stations across the country in recent weeks, forcing some motorists to queue for the precious commodity.

But Energy and Power Development permanent secretary Patson Mbiriri said Treasury and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe were currently seized with the matter and setting up measures to address the temporary challenges.

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