The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has increased the price of Liquefied Petroleum (LP Gas) for March.
In a statement, ZERA said the price of LP Gas is now US$2.06 per kg and ZWL$1 861.35 per kg with immediate effect.
Previously, the price of LP Gas was US$1.77 per kg and ZWL$1 499.85. ZERA said:
Operators are advised to display the prices at their retail outlets in a prominent place in clearly legible letters.
Please note that it is permissible to sell LPG at prices below the prescribed prices depending on one’s trading advantages.
On 06 March, ZERA increased the price of petrol to US$1.62 or ZW$1 455.32 up from US$1.61 or ZW$1 341.07, while the price of diesel went down to US$1.67 from US$1.70.
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