By SIMON MUNTEMBAGOVERNMENT should create backup system to avert disruption in the distribution of fuel in the country, the Continental Leadership Research Institute (CLRI) has advised.CLRI executive director, Paul Hakoola, said fuel was one of the key drivers of the economy hence the need to ensure a smooth flow in the supply chain. He was commenting on the shortage of fuel which has hit some parts of the country due to the protest by tanker drivers.Mr Hakoola said Government should create a system that would be always ready for incidences that might affect the distribution systems of petroleum products.“The institute recognises that petroleum is a fundamental pillar that drives the economy and there has to be a proper back-up support systems that can ensure that economy and end users are protected from sudden disruption in the distribution chain of petroleum products.“It is however disappointing that we don’t have proper backup systems, we are supposed to […]
‘Zambia needs fuel back-up system’
