The National Oil Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC) says it does not expect Middle East tensions to disrupt the supply of fuel to Zimbabwe. NOIC’s chief executive officer, Wilfred Matukeni, tells Parliament that the country is prepared to obtain petroleum products from alternative suppliers if needed.
Matukeni raises the issue while appearing before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Public Accounts (PAC). According to the statements carried by both outlets, NOIC’s position is that existing sourcing arrangements and preparedness measures can help maintain fuel availability even if regional supply routes or market conditions are affected by the crisis.
The reports do not provide specific details on the alternative suppliers, reserve levels, or timelines for any changes in sourcing. However, they agree on the core message: NOIC expects Zimbabwe’s fuel movement to remain stable and able to adjust sourcing in response to developments linked to the Middle East.
