The dry season

...is supposed to be about rain. But, nope: it is also about petrol. And, dear friends, it will be a long dry season.

I have 1/4 tank; Jon has a little more. Enough for a week, at most, if we only drive to and from work or carpool. The BP Fuel Update does not make it any better. A snippet from their news shows few deliveries in the entire country, ENTIRE COUNTRY!!!. Just thought I would share.

These days, I would gladly pay that $8/gallon if I could just find some petrol to buy. Or, maybe it is time to face the possible theft, and definite sweat, of walking to work? The 1.5 walking hours a day might be a welcome change from the fuel-driven anxiety and the chocolate that soothes it.

Happy transportation to you all!

Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:28 AM

Subject: RE: FUEL SUPPLY UPDATE

Dear Valued Partners,

Tuesday, 12^th July 2011

LILONGWE AND THE CENTRE

PETROL

THERE ARE NO DELIVERIESTHIS MORNING

DIESEL

DIESEL IS AVAILABLE AT:

• MAULA
• GEMINI
• AREA 18
• BLUE WAVES CITY CENTRE – By Magetsi House
• KANENGO
• CROSS ROADS
• LILONGWE MAIN – Area 2 close
• M1 – BUNDA T-OFF
• MBOWE – By Mr. Price
• KAUNDA ROAD
• ITUNDU – AREA 23
• MTUNTHAMA – Kamuzu Academy
• MPONELA
• SALIMA
• NKHOTA-KOTA
• NTCHISI
• LILONGWE COC DEPOT – Area 4, on Murray Road – Around noon

DELIVERIES WILL BE MADE TO:

· GEMINI

· MAULA

· KANENGO

· M1 – BUNDA T/OFF

· KASUNGU

· DEDZA

· LINTHIPE

Details of other possible deliveries will be communicated later in the day.

BLANTYRE AND THE SOUTH

PETROL

A DELIVERY IS BEING MADE AT:

• ZOMBA SERVICE STATION – Chanco T-Off

DIESEL

DIESEL IS AVAILABLE AT:

• CENTENARY GARDENS – LIMBE – Opp. Illovo
• FAIRWAY – ZOMBA – Close to Mulunguzi
• LUCHENZA
• MWANZA

DELIVERIES ARE BEING MADE TO:

• LOTUS MOTORS – PA HARDWARE – LIMBE
• ZOMBA SERVICE STATION – Chanco T-Off

Details of other possible deliveries will be communicated later in the day.

MZUZU AND THE NORTH

PETROL

PETROL IS AVAILABLE AT:

• MZUZU MAIN – Opp. Mzuzu ESCOM.
• NKHATA-BAY
• MZIMBA

DIESEL

DIESEL IS AVAILABLE AT:

• MZUZU COC DEPOT – Opp. Road Traffic Dept.
• KARONGA
• NKHATA-BAY

DELIVERIES ARE BEING MADE TO:

• KARONGA – PETROL & DIESEL
• RUMPHI – PETROL
• MZUZU MAIN - DIESEL

Details of other possible deliveries will be communicated later in the day.