ZiG fuel: Nation sold a dummy

ALMOST a week after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) announced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) fuel prices, none of the country’s service stations are selling the commodity in that currency.

A random survey by NewsDay Weekender revealed that fuel service stations in Zimbabwe are yet to accept the new (ZiG) currency, which is further dampening citizens’ confidence in the month-old local unit which has so far experienced major teething pains.

On May 5 Zera announced that a litre of diesel will coat ZiG22,24, while petrol will be sold at ZiG21,15 a litre.

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