New Govt in Malawi Has Increased Petrol Price at MWK3,499, Which Is K48.11 in Zambian Kwacha - The Zambian Observer

Fuel Price Surge: Navigating the Ripple Effect on Malawi's Economy - Business Malawi

Key Business Points Fuel price hike: The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has increased fuel prices by 38.30% for petrol and 28.02% for diesel, making Malawi’s prices higher than some […] The post Fuel Price Surge: Navigating the Ripple Effect on Malawi’s Economy appeared first on Business Malawi.

New govt in Malawi has Increased petrol price at MWK3,499, which is K48.11 in Zambian Kwacha - The Zambian Observer

# REVIEW OF PRICES OF PETROL AND DIESEL **Regulating Energy for Sustainable Development** The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) considered trends in prices of petroleum products on the international market as well as exchange rate movements since pump prices were last reviewed **in November 2023** and noted the following: **1)** Free-On-Board (FoB) prices of Petrol […] The post New govt in Malawi has Increased petrol price at MWK3,499, w…

Fuel prices jump 33.2%

Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has increased petrol and diesel pump prices by an average of 33.16 percent from today in a move meant to ensure “sustained fuel supply and attain cost reflective pricing”. The price review, coming three days before President-elect Peter Mutharika is sworn-in following his triumph in the September 16 General Election, is the first since November 2023 when Mera last revised the pump prices. Motorists will …

Malawians to Dig Deeper as MERA Hikes Fuel Prices

Malawians will have to dig deeper into their pockets as the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced sharp increases in petrol and diesel prices, effective October 1, 2025. According to MERA, the pump price for petrol has jumped from MWK2,530.00 to MWK3,499.00 per litre, representing a 38.3 percent increase. Diesel has also gone up from MWK2,734.00 to MWK3,500.00 per litre, a 28 percent hike. In its statement, MERA explained that …

Fuel hikes and interim power: Who calls the shots before Malawi’s new president takes office? - Malawi Freedom Network

By Burnett Munthali Malawians are facing rising fuel prices just days before Peter Mutharika is set to return to State House as the country’s next president. The September 16, 2025, elections are over, but questions remain about who holds the reins of government during the short period between an electoral defeat and the formal handover of power. Malawi’s Constitution provides clear guidance. Section 83(3) stipulates: “The President shall hold o…