The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has acknowledged receipt of a report of alleged fuel water contamination at Surya Service Station located on Mosi-O-Tunya Road in Woodlands, Lusaka.
ERB Public Relations Officer, Musonda Chibulu says preliminary investigations have revealed that the fuel was contaminated with water on Saturday, January 25, 2025 around 19:30 hrs, and eight motorists who refuelled around the same time reported that their vehicles malfunctioned because of the fuel purchased at the station.
In a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today, Mr. Chibulu said that after being notified on Saturday, ERB immediately instructed the Station to stop selling fuel as investigations were instituted, and that they will only be allowed to resume sales after the investigations are concluded and when the product is certified to be compliant to the applicable Zambian Standards.
“Motorists that purchased fuel from the Station from the period 19:30 hrs to 20: 30 hrs and have experienced challenges with performance of there vehicles to seek redress with Surya Petroleum Limited,” said Mr. Chibulu.
He has since urged all motorists and consumers of fuel to ensure they obtain receipts when purchasing fuel and further that reports of contaminated fuel are made to both the service provider and ERB promptly.
By Elizabeth Mutale
