Press Statement – Trading in Liquefied Petroleum Gas without a Valid ERB Licence
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is warning the public that the trading in Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) with a valid licence from the ERB is illegal and a serious offence under the Energy Regulation Act Number 12 of 2019. Download Full Statement
Press Statement – Board’s Decision on Extension of ZESCO Limited’s Emergency Tariffs
Pursuant to Section 18 of the Electricity Act No. 11 of 2019, the Energy Regulation Board on 12th April 2024 declared an Emergency on ZESCO Limited’s inability to meet national electricity demand due to reduced water levels in major water reservoirs arising from the prolonged drought situation over Southern Africa. Download Full Statement
February 2025 Petroleum Pump Prices and Price Build-ups
Download Press Statement Pump Price Build-up for February 2025 Wholesale Price Build-up (Jet A-1) for February 2025 February 2025 Wholesale Price Build Up for Petrol – With BPS Premium Broken Down by Components February 2025 Wholesale Price Build Up with a Block Figure for BPS Premium
Quality Control and Monitoring Guidelines for the Zambian Petroleum Fuel Industry
The second revision of the Quality Control and Monitoring Guidelines for the Zambian Petroleum Fuel Industry was necessitated by the need to address the following: Government policy to convert INDENI Petroleum Refinery to an OMC and TAZAMA Pipeline from transportation of crude oil to diesel; Weaknesses of the existing guidelines as identified by the various […]
Press Statement – Water Contamination Investigation – Surya Energy Service Station Woodlands
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) acknowledges receipt of a report of alleged fuel water contamination at Surya Service Station located on Mosi-O-Tunya Road in Woodlands, Lusaka. Download Full Statement
Energy Regulation Board Directive No.1 of 2025
In line with its mandate and in order to address the logistical challenges surrounding the supply of petroleum products into the Country, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) hereby DIRECTS as follows: Download Full Directive
Press Statement – ERB Meets OMCs and Transporters over Fuel Supply Situation
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) would like to update the nation on the interventions to normalise the fuel situation in the country. On Friday, 10th January, 2025, the ERB held a closed door meeting with Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and petroleum transporters, in the presence of Ministry of Energy officials, in a bid to find […]
Press Statement – Update on Fuel Supply Situation in the Country
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) would like to update the nation on the fuel situation in the country. The ERB wishes to acknowledge that while the country has sufficient stocks of petroleum products, there are sporadic stockouts at some filing stations in the country, particularly for petrol. The public may wish to know that Zambia […]
Approved Net Metering Tariffs and Connection Charges for the Period 1st January to 31st December 2025
In line with Regulation 22 of the Electricity (Net Metering) Regulations, Statutory Instrument number 38 of 2024, the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has determined the Net Metering tariffs for the year 2025 at K1.67/kWh. The ERB has also determined the Distribution Use-of-System (UoS) Charge that shall not exceed K0.83/kWh. Download Full Notice
January 2025 Petroleum Pump Prices and Price Build-ups
Download Press Statement Pump Price Build-up for January 2025 Wholesale Price Build-up (Jet A-1) for January 2025 January 2025 Wholesale Price Build Up for Petrol – With BPS Premium Broken Down by Components January 2025 Wholesale Price Build Up with a Block Figure for BPS Premium