The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says Zambia’s national fuel stocks remain stable, with current levels above the minimum threshold required for national supply security.
According to the ERB’s latest fuel supply update, the country’s average daily fuel consumption stands at 5.4 million litres of diesel and 1.72 million litres of petrol.
As of 13 March 2026, national petroleum stocks show that diesel reserves are at 158.1 million litres in Ndola and 147.1 million litres in Kigamboni, Dar es Salaam, while petrol stocks stand at 38.7 million litres.
The ERB indicates that the current stock levels translate into 29.4 days of diesel cover and 22.6 days of petrol cover, keeping the country comfortably within safe supply margins.
The Board notes that Zambia’s petroleum supply outlook remains stable due to continued monitoring of national stock cover levels and strategic supply arrangements aimed at replenishing fuel depots.
The ERB is also working closely with industry players to ensure smooth supply chain coordination.
Meanwhile, the ERB has assured consumers that the country has sufficient fuel stocks and there is no need for panic buying of petrol or diesel.
The regulator has further reaffirmed its commitment to continue monitoring national petroleum stock levels daily, as well as overseeing oil marketing companies’ operations and supply plans.
By Rachel Mumba
