RENEWAL OF LIQUID FUELS AND GAS TRANSPORTATION LICENCE FOR THE YEAR 2026/2027 AND WARNING TO UNLICENSED AND NON-COMPLIANT TRANSPORTATION OPERATORS
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has noted with concern that most Liquid Fuels and Gas (LFG) transportation operators are operating with an expired or without an LFG transportation licence. All LFG transportation licensees are hereby reminded to renew their licences for the year 2026/2027…
MERA ENGAGES FISHERMEN AND FARMERS IN NKHATA BAY
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) engaged fishermen, the Fisheries department, irrigation farmers, law enforcers, the Agricultural department and Fuel Service Station operators in Nkhata Bay to take proactive measures to curb malpractice in fuel purchases. MERA held the meeting after registering an increase in…
REVIEW OF PRICES OF PETROL AND DIESEL
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) considered trends in prices of petroleum products on the international market as well as exchange rate movements since pump prices were last reviewed in November 2023 and noted the following: Under the Automatic Pricing Mechanism (APM), prices are revised…
MERA promotes Biogas technology at the 21st National Agriculture Fair in Blantyre
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) is promoting Biogas technology at the 21st National Agriculture Fair, taking place from August 28th to 30th, 2025, at the Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre. As the regulator of the energy sector, MERA is dedicated to promoting sustainable…
MERA engages Catholic University of Malawi
On 8 May 2025, MERA hosted the Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA) Economics Association and discussed the Economic Regulation of the Energy Sector. Key topics included Electricity Tariff Setting, Fuel Pricing and Performance Monitoring.
MERA participates in World Consumer Rights Day Commemoration
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) participated in the 2024 World Consumer Rights Day commemoration activities held in Kasungu on 14 March. Organized by the Competition and Fair-Trading Commission (CFTC), the event focused on the theme “Disclosure of Terms and Conditions, Traders’ Obligations.” This year’s…
REVIEW OF PRICES OF PETROL, DIESEL, AND PARAFFIN FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2022
BACKGROUND Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) considered recent trends in the world petroleum products prices and their impact on energy prices. PETROLEUM PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL PRICES The average Free on Board (FOB) prices of Petrol, Diesel and Paraffin decreased by 17.44%,8.70% and 7.28% respectively in the…
REVIEW OF THE RETAIL PRICE OF LPG IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2022
BACKGROUND Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) considered recent trends in the world petroleum products’ prices and changes in other macroeconomic fundamentals in the local market and their impact on energy prices. LPG PRICES ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET The average FOB price for Liquefied Petroleum Gas…
REVIEW OF THE RETAIL PRICE OF JET-A1 IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2022
BACKGROUND Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) considered recent trends in the world petroleum products’ prices and changes in other macroeconomic fundamentals in the local market and their impact on energy prices. JET-A1 PRICES ON THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET The average FOB price for Jet A-1 decreased…
Media challenged to report on alternative energy sources
The Ministry of Energy has called on the media to take a leading role in disseminating adequate information on trends in the energy sector. Public Relations Officer for the Ministry Upile Kamoto made the remarks in Mzuzu during a media orientation workshop held on Friday….