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
Mid-Year Press Briefing
Mid-Year Press Briefing by Eng. Elijah C. Sichone, Director General, Energy Regulation Board. Download Full Statement
ERB Approves 21 Licences and 9 Construction Permits attracting a total Investment of ZMW 4.8 billion (US$ 206 million)
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved twenty-one (21) Licence applications and nine (9) Construction Permits across the Petroleum, Electricity, and Renewable energy sub-sectors. These
July 2025 Petroleum Pump Prices and Price Build-ups
Download Press Statement Pump Price Build-up for July 2025 Wholesale Price Build-up (Jet A-1) for July 2025 July 2025 Wholesale Price Build Up – With
Gazette Notice of Intention to Issue Licence – 27 June 2025
Members of the General Public are hereby informed that the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) intends to issue Licences to the under-listed Applicants, fourteen (14) days
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.