AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFuel Crisis Tightens: Malawi’s fuel shortages are worsening fast, with long queues in Lilongwe and diesel access sometimes taking days—transporters warn this is already slowing goods movement and hitting farmers during a critical season. Cost-of-Living Pressure: The NSO says April’s fuel price hike (from 1 April) pushed non-food inflation up to 2.6% and kept transport and household energy costs rising, even as food inflation eased with harvest. Trade Push: Trade Minister Simon Itaye urged a shift from importing to producing for export, while a new $2.8m digital Sanitary and Phytosanitary system aims to speed up cross-border clearance for agricultural exports. Tobacco Shock: At Limbe Auction Floors, independent farmers allege buyers are rejecting their tobacco at a staggering 93% rate, with claims of huge pay gaps versus white farmers—sparking outrage and fears of major losses. Local Governance & Security: In Lilongwe’s Msundwe, heavy security helped calm the area and some businesses reopened after tense operations.
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