The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has maintained fuel prices despite an increase in the landing cost of the petrol, diesel and paraffin by 11.70 percent, 7.30 percent and 4.64 percent, respectively. A statement on the review of prices of petrol, diesel and paraffin in the month of September, 2019 issued on Tuesday signed by […]
Malawi police in Mchinji have conducted an awareness campaign against illegal selling and storing of petroleum products. The awareness was jointly conducted by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera). Central Region Commissioner of Police, Benson Tawakali on Sunday thanked Mera for the support. “With Mera’s interventions, the police will be able to seal all loopholes along […]
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has hinted of further rise in electricity tariffs should delays to construct Kammwamba coal plant continue. Mera exeutive director Collins Magalasi said this on Thursday after the minister of Natural Resources and Energy Binton Kutsaira toured the place where the coal plant is to be constructed “The electricity tariffs can […]
Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining Bintony Kutsairahas sprung into action once again, telling the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) to shut down fuel filling stations offering poor services. Kutsaira said this on Tuesday when he visited Mera offices. “Malawians want good services. They don’t want poor services, Malawians deserve excellent services,” said Kutsaira […]
In a bid to reduce cost and improve fuel test work in the country, Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has pumped K7.5 billion into construction of an office complex in Lilongwe. MERA Chief Executive Officer Collins Magalasi said they are building their office complex which will have fuel sample test laboratories to assist them conduct […]
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has accused state run electricity distributor Escom of underperformance. Mera executive director Collins Magalasi said the energy regulator’s assessment of Escom from October to December show that the state power company has failed to meet set key targets. “There are several key targets Escom has failed to achieve. We agreed […]
The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) says Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) should make sure that it is open to the public on how it comes up with prices for various fuel products. CAMA Executive Director, John Kapito said many fuel consumers are always left in the dark with regard to how fuel prices are […]
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has announced fuel pump price reduction effective Saturday January 12 by an average of 6 percent in what UTM party is bragging that “ thanks to Vice President Saulos Chilima’s instructions”. The recommend retail price for petrol is now K868 from K923.50 and K874 from K949.60 for diesel. Chilima, who […]
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has revised downwards pump prices of fuel with immediate effect a month after State Vice-President Saulos Chilima, who is also UTM interim leader, asked the Democratic Progress Party (DPP) administration to either reduce prices of fuel or face unspecified action. According to the revised price structure, diesel will now be […]
Malawians took to the social media on Thursday to react angrily to Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) decision to effect a hike on fuel setting stage for increase in cost of living. MERA statement issued by its board chairperson Reverend Joseph Bvumbwe seen by Nyasa Times stated that the fuel hike is as a result of the […]
Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) has said it plans to renegotiate with Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) for its proposed 60 percent power tariff increase application which was reduced by the regulator to 31.8 percent spread over four years with 20 percent effective October 1 2018. Escom chief executive officer Allexon Chiwaya told a news […]
The Malawi Energy Regularly Authority (Mera) has increased fuel prices effective Saturday October 6 2018 a move that is likely to push up cost of transport, cost of living, goods and services, further hurting poor families. The authority announced in a statement on Friday night that it had increased the pump price of petrol by […]
Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has denied the Electricity Supply Commission of Malawi (ESCOM) proposed 60 percent tariff hike and instead approved only 31.8 percent to be spread across the next four years. MERA Board Chairperson Reverend Dr. Joseph Bvumbwe said during a news conference on Monday in Lilongwe that the adjustment will be spread […]
Mzuzu City residents have told Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) to show tangible service delivery improvements first for people to support electricity base tariff increase. The residents said this during a day-long public hearing on the electricity base tariff Increase application at Mzuzu Hotel organized by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA). One of the […]
The quasi-monopoly power utility provider Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) proposal to increase its tariffs by 68 percent has come under heavy criticism as an insult and infringement of the consumers rights in the country. But during the public hearing organised by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) in Blantyre, the Malawi Confederation of Chambers […]
Government is paying half of the total amount which Malawians would have been paying on fuel price increase . This government subsidy will ensure that the price increases that would be passed to the consumers for other goods and services are minimal as economic experts are warning of tough economic times ahead. Malawi Energy Regulatory […]
It’s a hellish time for motorists as they have been besieged by fuel price rises and Malawians should brace for more hard times. Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has raised prices of diesel and petrol effective July 17 2018, putting more pressure on consumers. Mera has announced the price hike on Tuesday and is expected to […]
Fuel regulator, the Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) has conceded it is holding on to fuel prices as analysts say the government is sitting on time bomb. The chairman of Mera, Bishop Joseph Bvumbwe said the government is using the price stabilisation fund to cushion the rising prices. “The fuel prices have been rising on […]