A severe fuel shortage in Malawi has paralyzed daily life in the capital, leaving residents stranded as vehicles run dry and essential services struggle to operate. The crisis has exposed deep vulnerabilities in the country’s fuel supply chain, with long queues forming at gas stations and reports of panic buying. Authorities are scrambling to address the shortage, but the immediate impact on commuters, businesses, and public transport remains severe. The situation underscores broader economic challenges facing the nation amid rising global energy costs.
Malawi’s fuel shortage has brought daily life in the capital Lilongwe to a halt.
