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Fuel price hikes drive up cost of living

Commuters, vendors and families said they were struggling to adjust as daily expenses outpace incomes.
By Gracious Daniel 2h ago

RBZ warns of inflation uptick as fuel price hike bites

RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu said the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee is concerned about the significant pass-through effects of the recent oil price shock on domestic prices
By Business Reporter 2h ago

Fuel price hikes: Taxpayers urge govt spending, tax cuts

The government attributed the hike to global supply shocks linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the conflict involving the United States/Israel and Iran.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 23, 2026

Zimbabwe's fuel price hike hits hard

Authorities have attributed the increases to global oil market shocks linked to the Middle East war involving the United States and Israel's war with Iran. 
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Mar. 22, 2026

Pressure mounts on Ncube over fuel price madness

However, the scale of the increase has sparked a backlash from consumer advocates and business leaders who argue that the government’s own tax appetite is the primary driver of the high costs. 
By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 22, 2026

Parly, Energy minister petitioned over fuel price hikes

PARLIAMENT, Energy and Power Development minister July Moyo and the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) have been petitioned over the recent hiking of fuel prices.
By Silas Nkala Mar. 21, 2026

Zim fuel now second most expensive in Sadc

However, the fuel price increase has made Zimbabwe the second most expensive country in Sadc, after Malawi, according to fuel price tracker Global Petrol Prices. 
By Tatira Zwinoira Mar. 20, 2026

Fuel price hike jolts commuters

Authorities have attributed the increases to global oil market shocks linked to the Middle East war involving the United States and Israel's war with Iran. 
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 19, 2026

No monthly household solar tax: Zera 

But, in a statement, Zera said the reports were malicious and false. 
By Staff Reporter Nov. 28, 2025