Zambia yasitisha Kodi (VAT na Excise Duty) kwenye Mafuta kupunguza makali ya maisha

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Habari za wakati huu Wana-JF,​

Kufuatia mabadiliko ya bei za nishati duniani, Serikali ya Zambia imechukua hatua za dharura kunusuru uchumi wake. Kuanzia tarehe 1 Aprili, 2026, serikali hiyo imesitisha ushuru wa bidhaa (Excise Duty) na kuondoa Kodi ya Ongezeko la Thamani (VAT) kwenye uagizaji wa petroli na dizeli kwa kipindi cha miezi mitatu.

Hatua hii imekuja kama mbinu ya kukabiliana na kupanda kwa bei ya mafuta katika soko la kimataifa na athari zake kwa gharama za ndani. Licha ya hatua hizo za kodi, bei za pampu bado zimeonekana kupanda, ambapo kwa sasa petroli inaripotiwa kuuzwa takriban US$ 1.42 kwa lita na dizeli US$ 1.56 kwa lita.

Mambo Muhimu Kuhusu Hatua Hizi nchini Zambia (Aprili 2026):

• Muda wa Msamaha: Hatua hii ya kusitisha kodi itadumu kwa miezi mitatu, kuanzia 1 Aprili 2026 hadi 30 Juni 2026.
• Maelezo ya Unafuu: Serikali imeondoa kabisa VAT na kusitisha ushuru wa bidhaa (excise duty) kwa mafuta yote mawili (petroli na dizeli).
• Lengo Kuu: Kupunguza kasi ya mfumuko wa bei (inflationary pressure) kwenye uchumi wa ndani unaosababishwa na bei kubwa ya mafuta kimataifa.
• Muktadha wa Uamuzi: Hatua hii imechukuliwa baada ya serikali kutangaza hali ya dharura ya usambazaji wa mafuta kufuatia mivutano ya kijiografia huko Mashariki ya Kati, ambayo imevuruga mnyororo wa usambazaji bidhaa duniani.
• Athari kwa Bei: Serikali imebainisha kuwa, bila uingiliaji huu wa kikodi, bei za pampu nchini humo zingekuwa juu zaidi ya hapa zilipo sasa.

Kama ilivyoainishwa kupitia ukurasa wa Facebook wa Mamlaka ya Mapato ya Zambia (ZRA), lengo la serikali ni kuwapunguzia wananchi mzigo wa gharama kubwa za maisha zinazotokana na mzozo huu wa nishati.

Nini maoni yenu wadau? Je, hatua kama hizi zinaweza kuwa endelevu kwa nchi za Afrika Mashariki na Kati endapo mzozo wa Mashariki ya Kati utaendelea?

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Government has approved the zero-rating of Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel imports and the suspension of excise duty on petrol and diesel for a period of three months, as part of urgent measures to stabilise the economy.

Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa announced the decision in a statement, following a special Cabinet meeting convened by President Hakainde Hichilema at State House.

Mr Mweetwa said the measures, which take effect at midnight, are aimed at cushioning citizens and businesses from rising fuel costs driven by global market pressures.

He explained that Cabinet had also declared the current fuel supply situation in the country an emergency, citing disruptions in global oil supply chains.

According to Mr Mweetwa, the developments have largely been triggered by the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, which have led to increased international fuel prices and mounting pressure on domestic pump prices.

“Without these interventions, pump prices for April 2026 would have risen significantly, worsening the cost of living,” he said.

He added that the temporary tax relief measures are part of short-term interventions designed to protect households, businesses, and key productive sectors from the impact of escalating fuel costs.

Government has since urged the public to remain calm, assuring citizens that authorities are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to implement further measures if necessary to safeguard the economy.​

SOURCE: LUSAKA TIMES

 

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