"Regulating with Integrity"
To be the benchmark of excellence in energy regulation in Africa
The role of the Energy Regulation Board is to ensure consumers receive a quality service at an affordable price while balancing a reasonable rate of return to energy utilities. In order to carry this out, the ERB ensures that all energy utilities in the sector are licensed, monitors levels and structures of competition, investigates and remedies consumer complaints.
Electricity
Fostering a reliable and affordable electricity supply, safeguarding consumer rights, and encouraging sustainable energy practices.
Petroleum
Ensuring the efficient and safe distribution of petroleum products while protecting consumer interests, and minimising the environmental impact.
Renewable
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting energy independence, creating job opportunities, and a transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
CURRENT FUEL PRICES
CURRENT Retail pump prices and posted airfield
Petrol
Diesel
Kerosene
Jet A-1 (KKIA)
News Updates
ERB Cautions Against Hoarding Petroleum Products
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) would like to caution Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and Petroleum Retail dealers against deliberately holding back sales of petroleum products
REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT ZAMBIAN STANDARD DZS 690: GUIDE FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER SUB-STATIONS FOR COMMUNITY ACCEPTANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPATIBILITY
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is a statutory body responsible for regulating the energy sector and derives its mandate from the Energy Regulation Act No.12
Petroleum Pump Prices Revised
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has adjusted downwards the pump price of diesel and kerosene by K1.64/litre and K1.82/litre, respectively. The pump price of petrol
BOARD DECISION ON ZESCO’S APPLICATION TO ADJUST ELECTRICITY TARIFFS FOR RETAIL CUSTOMERS FOR THE PERIOD 2023 TO 2027
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) received an application from ZESCO Limited to adjust the electricity tariffs for its retail customers for a multi-year of five
Consumer Complaints
Any person or consumer may seek the ERB’s intervention if they are dissatisfied with the handling of their complaint by an energy utility or they consider the outcome inconclusive.
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Online services FROM ERB
The Energy Regulation Board has developed online portals to make it easy for consumers, energy sector partners and stakeholders to engage with us. Our aim is to make it a seamless and transparent experience.