Zambia adopts emergency measures in response to fuel crisis

The Zambian government has declared a state of emergency regarding the country's fuel supply due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, which is disrupting the global oil market. To protect the economy, it has approved a VAT exemption and the suspension of excise duties on gasoline and diesel imports for three months starting April 1. Information Minister Cornelius Mweetwa expressed concerns about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.