FUEL PRICE ALONE WON’T DECIDE 2026 ELECTION OUTCOME – MILUPI
By News Diggers
Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi says the price of fuel will not be the sole factor determining whether the UPND government is re-elected in 2026.
Milupi said that while rising fuel costs have attracted public concern, the overall performance of the government will be what ultimately influences voter decisions.
“What are the factors that determine how someone wins an election? Is it just the fuel price? Is it mealie meal price? Is it unemployment, lack of medicines, bad roads?” Milupi asked. “How one is perceived in terms of their overall performance is what really matters.”
Milupi noted that unlike past administrations that introduced fuel subsidies in election years to artificially lower prices, the UPND government has chosen to present economic realities as they are.
“Other governments would have introduced fuel subsidies simply because the country is going into an election year,” he said. “But the UPND believes in showing citizens the true picture rather than manipulating figures for political gain.”
He further argued that the UPND administration has implemented numerous reforms and developmental programs that should inspire public confidence heading into the 2026 general elections.
“There are so many positive things this government has done from restoring economic stability to improving social services. These are the things Zambians will consider when it’s time to vote again,” Milupi added.
Milupi expressed optimism that voters will appreciate the government’s long-term vision rather than focus solely on temporary economic challenges such as fluctuating fuel prices.
Rigging will definitely help
Don’t be Ridgid Mr milupi on fuel if you are not careful it will cause you to lose the election.
Oh yeah, one issue can make you crumble
Mr. Milupi, listen to what the people are saying not what you think. The price of fuel has a domino effect. High prices of the commodity affect almost every aspect of our lives, directly or indirectly.
Don’t be too comfortable.
Honourable Minister the issue of fuel should not be taken casually but it should be looked at very seriously.
Fuel is the main driver that influences other economical tags. These things have to be taken seriously not lightly. Hear the cry of the people sir and advise the President accordingly.
1. Price of fuel should be adjusted at leaat quarterly to give room to business houses to plan properly and this will in turn contribute to the reduction of fuel – the price of goods and services; if at all, is. Otherwise reducing the price of goods and services will not happen and this can disadvantage the voters choice of the leaders. Voters can either vote or just not vote ( voter aparthy especially by most UPND sympathizers and supporters )
2. The cry by and from ordinary Zambians over high cost of living, that is mostly ignitted by the high cost of fuel is the story that is being discussed by many ordinary citizens. This is something very serious and needs the UPND government’s urgent attention. We will be lucky if at all the corrupt elements continue with their confussion. Due to the same confusion in the devils camp ( opposition ) we will, by the grace of God have it. I hope it conitinues otherwise it can cost us – it can be a penalty even after playing very well but the end mighty be a surprise. Let us be careful and answer to the calls of the need. These other things we/you have done extremely well but on this one i am afraid and worried, I hope this will be done. May the Almighty God be with you.
3. The big enemy that the government should urgently work at, is fuel and electricity since the exchange rate there’s hope. Great thanks to The Honourable Minister of Finance Mr Situmbeko Musokotwane and the Bank of Zambia Governor. Dr. Danny Kalyalya otherwise it could have amplified issues.
So my advise to my government is to listern to what the ordinarily persons on the street and compound is crying for and do the needful. Otherwise uuummm!!!