Zimbabwean official urges fuel rationalization amid Middle East conflict


HARARE, April 15 (Xinhua) -- Zimbabwean Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube on Wednesday urged motorists to rationalize fuel consumption to mitigate the negative impact of high fuel prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Speaking at the 2026 World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings, Ncube said while the government is striving to lower costs, citizens must adjust their travel habits.

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