Online Reporter
Nqobile Bhebhe in Nyamandlovu
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is rolling out enhanced compliance teams across the country to crack down on fuel service stations charging above the prescribed pump prices, as authorities move to protect consumers following the latest reduction in fuel prices.
The development comes after ZERA announced a downward review of fuel prices, with Diesel 50 now retailing at US$1.99 per litre and Blend E20 selling at US$1.98 per litre.
The revised prices took effect on June 19 and will remain in force for the next two weeks as the regulator continues to monitor developments on the international oil market.
Speaking on the latest measures, a ZERA chief executive officer Mr Eddington Mazambane told Zimpapers that the authority was intensifying enforcement efforts following reports that some fuel retailers were charging prices above the approved levels.
“We have regional compliance officers who enforce issues to do with pricing, quality of fuel products. They always do rounds to checks on fuel prices,” said the official.
“But lately, we have had the confusion which happened when we heard that there are some service stations that are selling fuel above announced fuel prices.”
“So we are going to enforce compliance to fuel prices at the same time prosecute those charging above regulated prices.”
