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💰 Business13 March 2026·2 min read·

Zimbabwe's ethanol blending policy underpins fuel sector resilience

Source: bulawayo24

Zimbabwe's domestic fuel sector has demonstrated resilience against global oil price shocks, largely due to the ethanol blending policy introduced in 2013. The policy substitutes a portion of imported petroleum with locally produced ethanol, reducing the country's exposure to volatile international oil markets. The initiative has helped stabilise fuel availability and pricing amid ongoing global energy disruptions.

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