By Rahim Abdul
NACALA, Mozambique Hopes of easing Malawi’s fuel shortages have brightened following the arrival of the MV Virgo vessel at the Port of Nacala, carrying 22 million litres of diesel under a Government-to-Government (G2G) arrangement.
The ship, which earlier offloaded 28 million litres of petrol in Tanga, Tanzania, docked in Nacala earlier this week and has begun discharging the diesel, which will be transported to Malawi by rail.
According to National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) spokesperson Raymond Likambale, the fuel consignment is part of a broader effort to stabilize the country’s supply chain and reduce the recurrence of pump queues.
“We have already started the discharge process in Nacala, and diesel is en route to Malawi. We expect petrol to start arriving by Friday,” Likambale confirmed.
This consignment is the latest in a series of fuel deliveries under a strategic bilateral deal aimed at strengthening energy security in Malawi, which has recently faced persistent shortages due to forex constraints and logistical bottlenecks.
Nacala Port continues to play a critical role in Malawi’s fuel import strategy, offering a shorter and more cost-effective route compared to others in the region.
