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Energy Crisis Fuels Charcoal Market Boom in Malawi

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 11
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What happened

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Persistent power outages and shortages of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) have fueled a boom in the charcoal market in Lilongwe and Blantyre. Charcoal vendors report increased business opportunities due to the energy crisis. In Lilongwe, a bag of charcoal sells for K70,000, while in Blantyre and Mzuzu, the average price is K60,000.

From mwnation.com

Why it matters

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The compounding shortages of power and gas are raising concerns that they will accelerate deforestation in Malawi. This crisis has made charcoal and firewood more attractive for household use because clean energy technologies remain scarce and prohibitively expensive for the majority of Malawians.

From mwnation.com

Who's involved

  • MalawiSovereign state experiencing the energy crisis and market boom.
  • LilongweCity experiencing a boom in the charcoal market.
  • BlantyreCity experiencing a boom in the charcoal market.
  • Ministry of Natural ResourcesGovernment agency implementing new measures in response to the crisis.
  • LPGProduct whose shortage is driving the charcoal market boom.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Lilongwe DistrictSpeculative

    The charcoal market boom could drive demand and revenue for local vendors in Lilongwe District.

  • LPGSpeculative

    The LPG shortage could reduce product availability and revenue for the company.

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