ENERGY and Power Development Minister, Dr Joram Gumbo has warned fuel traders and filling stations that are withholding fuel and
those supplying the black market that they risk losing their trading licences.

In an interview, Dr Gumbo said Police and Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) have since descended on rogue fuel dealers and are making intermittent raids.
He said police officers and ZERA officials have been deployed all over the country carry out random raids on service stations.
Dr Gumbo said Government has discovered that some service stations are withholding fuel to supply the black market and pirate
taxis.
“We are suspecting that some of the fuel shortages might be political. What we have noticed is that pirate taxis and public transport operators are also hoarding and stocking fuel. The spiking demand could have
been triggered by the festive season and holiday makers travel.
“There is adequate fuel in the country this festive season. For instance cities like Harare and Gweru, there are short queues which show there is enough fuel,” he said.
Said Dr Gumbo: “As Government we are monitoring the situation after receiving reports that there are fuel traders and service stations that are withholding fuel. I would want to warn them that they risk losing their
trading licences.Chronicle