Govt says it never banned the use of containers and jerry cans

Government has not banned the use of containers when buying fuel but is encouraging people to only use containers when necessary, a Cabinet minister has said.

Energy and Power Development Minister Dr Joram Gumbo discouraged people from hoarding and urged the public to be responsible as fuel is a hazardous substance.

He said Government cannot ban the use of containers because there are genuine cases where one has to use a container.

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