Fuel price hikes: Taxpayers urge govt spending, tax cuts
The government attributed the hike to global supply shocks linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the United States/Israel and Iran.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Mar. 23, 2026
Zimbabwe's fuel price hike hits hard
Authorities have attributed the increases to global oil market shocks linked to the Middle East war involving the United States and Israel's war with Iran.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Mar. 22, 2026
Pressure mounts on Ncube over fuel price madness
However, the scale of the increase has sparked a backlash from consumer advocates and business leaders who argue that the government’s own tax appetite is the primary driver of the high costs.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Mar. 22, 2026
Parly, Energy minister petitioned over fuel price hikes
PARLIAMENT, Energy and Power Development minister July Moyo and the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) have been petitioned over the recent hiking of fuel prices.
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 21, 2026
Zim fuel now second most expensive in Sadc
However, the fuel price increase has made Zimbabwe the second most expensive country in Sadc, after Malawi, according to fuel price tracker Global Petrol Prices.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Mar. 20, 2026
Fuel price hike jolts commuters
Authorities have attributed the increases to global oil market shocks linked to the Middle East war involving the United States and Israel's war with Iran.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Mar. 19, 2026
No monthly household solar tax: Zera
But, in a statement, Zera said the reports were malicious and false.
By Staff Reporter
Nov. 28, 2025
Mount Meru fined for selling contaminated fuel
Kunaka, posing as a ZERA official, requested fuel samples for testing at ZERA’s mobile laboratory, which was conducted in the presence of employee Tichaona Cherai.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Nov. 27, 2025
Zim’s energy future bright: Zera
Mazambani emphasised that energy is a key enabler of economic development.
By Nizbert Moyo
Sep. 20, 2025
