Energy Minister Peter Kapala has disclosed that his ministry has in the recent past received a good number of prospective investors in the construction of oil pipelines.
In an interview, Mr. Kapala says some of the proposals received are the construction of a pipeline between Zimbabwe and Lusaka, another pipeline between Mozambique and Lusaka through to Ndola while another one is earmarked between Dar-es-re-salaam and Lusaka.
Mr. Kapala says government wants to ensure Zambia is fuel secure and that once actualized, these projects will result in fuel security.
And Mr. Kapala says government is working at finding a fuel supplier that will give the country a price that lasts up to three months or more in an effort to revise the fuel pricing mechanism from the current monthly to a prolonged period to enable the public and businesses plan effectively.
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