Malawi’s energy regulator, Mera, has increased petrol and diesel prices by over 40% for the second time in four months, attributing the hike to an unsustainable fixed pricing system. This move is expected to worsen the cost-of-living crisis for many Malawians.

• Diesel prices increased by 41.3% and petrol prices by 41.9%.
• The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera) cited the necessity "to ensure sustainable fuel supply, electricity services, and the proper remittance of levies to support road maintenance and rural electrification projects."
• Since President Peter Mutharika came to power in October, petrol and diesel costs have risen by 95% and 80% respectively.