Removal of subsidies will increase cost of living but we’ve taken measures to mitigate that – Anthony

PRESIDENTIAL Spokesperson Anthony Bwalya says the removal of fuel and electricity subsidies will have a slight impact on the cost of living but the UPND government has put in place measures to mitigate that. Speaking during Phoenix FM’s Good Morning Zambia breakfast show, Monday, Bwalya said if there would be an increase in commodity prices going forward, it should not be entirely blamed on the removal of subsidies. “It is not entirely correct that the cost of living is going to rise because subsidies on fuel and electricity have been removed and here is why; from the year 2012 to where we are now, your average price of eggs has increased right? Your mealie meal has increased in price, right?…...