The move comes as the government battles to keep the Chisumbanje ethanol plant in business. Some players in the motor trade said they were reluctant to blend petrol with ethanol before they knew the effects on their vehicles.
However, ZERA chief executive officer Gloria Magombo said all fuel stations had to comply with the directive, warning those resisting the new policy that they risked losing their business licences.
“We are giving those in the fuel industry just a week to comply and all fuel pumps should be clearly labelled to ensure that motorists are aware of the product,” said Magombo.
“The public can report to ZERA all those who defy the directive.”
Some motorists have argued that they should be allowed to choose the type of fuel they use in their vehicles.
“People should not be forced to buy blended fuel but instead it should just be on the market and one should be allowed to choose,” said an angry motorist.
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In business, people they market their products, not to force, then it means there is a hidden agenda behind this. Is this the reason why people vote for the party to rule so that they are forced to consume what they do not want. If the car is affected this ZERA lady will she compensate the motorists. Why cant we do fair business. Today you say Zimbabwe need investors tomorrow you threaten the few who are trying to make the economy move. This is not expected from a respected government.
Zimbabweans we claim to be well educated. So this ZERA lacks knowledge of how people should be convinced to buy their product other than threatening business people? Sister GM Carry out a proper research and use marketing tactics to sell that good product. So it means you cant compete with the outside world that position you are having you will pull our economy down instead of lifting it up because you are abusing it by threatening businesses. My question is why threatening people who are serving our country very well? Establish the new filling stations and fill them with ethanol sell it at a good price starting with ZPCO then motorist will be aware of this new product and rush for it. That is all THE 4 Ps. Employ professionals not friends and relatives without knowledge of Business but have knowledge of rigging the country.
Zimbabweans we claim to be well educated. So this ZERA lacks knowledge of how people should be convinced to buy their product other than threatening business people? Sister GM Carry out a proper research and use marketing tactics to sell that good product. So it means you cant compete with the outside world that position you are having you will pull our economy down instead of lifting it up because you are abusing it by threatening businesses. My question is why threatening people who are serving our country very well? Establish the new filling stations and fill them with ethanol sell it at a good price starting with ZPCO then motorist will be aware of this new product and rush for it. That is all THE 4 Ps. Employ professionals not friends and relatives without knowledge of Business but have knowledge of rigging the country.