The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced new fuel prices with effect from 5 April 2020.

The new prices will see diesel being sold at ZWL$21.52 while petrol is now ZWL$21.77.

This has come as shocking news considering that on the global market, oil prices are going down due to COVID-19.

Energy minister, Advocate Fortune Chasi said those questioning the move to increase fuel prices have a legitimate concern which he will address in due course.

“FUEL PRICE INCREASE: the question being asked as to why our fuel price is going up when international prices are going down is a legitimate one. I will endeavour to give an explanation later today,” he said