The Consumer Unit Trust Society (CUTS) International Zambia is hopeful that the procurement of fuel by government independently and directly from Saudi Arabia will have a positive impact on the growth of the country’s economy.
CUTS International Zambia Center Coordinator Chenai Mukumba says it is important that fuel prices in the country are affordable as this is key in growing the country’s economy.
The first consignment of imported refined fuel stocks procured by government independently and directly from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday arrived at Dar Es Salaam Port awaiting decantation.
According to the authorities, the ship from Saudi Arabia will soon start decanting the diesel and petrol stocks at the Single Point Moring once docking fees and other formalities have been processed by the Tanzania Port Authorities.
And Ms Mukumba says it is pleasing that the government has finally finalized the Zambia Saudi Arabia deal which she says will benefit not only the consumers but also good for economic growth.