A fuel shortage affecting Malawi entered its second week in October, disrupting travel and business as motorists waited in long queues for supplies, Africanews reported on October 12, citing the Associated Press and local media.

The report described drivers waiting overnight at filling stations and people struggling to reach work. Coxley Kamange of the Minibus Owners Association of Malawi said the shortage was pushing fares higher, leaving some passengers unable to afford the trip.

Malawi depends heavily on imported fuel, while access to foreign currency has been a recurring constraint. At the time of publication, authorities had not announced when supplies would return to normal, according to the report.

This article reflects the situation described on October 12, 2026, and should not be read as a real-time update.