(Ecofin Agency) - In Botswana, the North West District Council (NWDC) has announced plans to cut its fuel expenses by 10% to 15% in 2016.

Speaking with the Maun Administration Authority (MAA) councillors in Maun recently, the council chairperson, Gaokgakala Letswee stated that a new fuel management system would be introduced to monitor the amount of fuel consumed daily. He added that fuel stations would be operated by sub-districts under the new system.

According to a councillor, Abel Molelo, the fuel management system is a welcomed development which would reduce the costs of fuel in the region, Daily News reports.