Treasury frets over Middle East conflict

By the week ending 27 March 2026, the price of blend­ed petrol had risen to US$2,19 per litre, diesel to US$2,08 per litre, while LPG gas fell slightly to US$1,63 per kilogramme.

AUTHORITIES have warned that the country’s economic outlook faces mounting risks if the Middle East conflict persists, citing potential strain on public finances, rising inflationary pressures and slower growth. Zimbabwe, which relies heavily on imported fuel, remains increasingly exposed to global oil market disruptions triggered by escalating tensions involving the United States of America, Israel…

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